2004 Mercedes-Benz C 5.4L Petrol · KO04 EJD
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (5.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 88,312 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KO04 EJD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2024
- 88,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KO04 EJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (KO04 EJD) between May 2023 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
KO04 EJD Mileage History
- 27/05/202386,018 mi
- 08/06/202488,312 mi+2,294 mi
Average of roughly 2,216 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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