2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KV04 TZW
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 221,907 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV04 TZW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/02/2023
- 221,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV04 TZW 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 (KV04 TZW) between January 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KV04 TZW Mileage History
- 31/01/2022209,596 mi
- 06/02/2023221,907 mi+12,311 mi
Average of roughly 12,119 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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