2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KN54 PSZ
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 105,973 miles. MOT expired on 09 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN54 PSZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2024
- 105,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN54 PSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (KN54 PSZ) between January 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KN54 PSZ Mileage History
- 18/01/2022101,362 mi
- 28/02/2023104,089 mi+2,727 mi
- 10/03/2023104,116 mi+27 mi
- 06/03/2024105,973 mi+1,857 mi
Average of roughly 2,165 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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