2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KT04 XUW
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 179,850 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT04 XUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 179,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT04 XUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (KT04 XUW) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
KT04 XUW Mileage History
- 20/06/2023174,529 mi
- 26/06/2023174,541 mi+12 mi
- 26/06/2024178,616 mi+4,075 mi
- 09/07/2024178,617 mi+1 mi
- 25/06/2025179,850 mi+1,233 mi
Average of roughly 2,641 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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