2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KW04 XDE
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 193,605 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW04 XDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2024
- 193,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KW04 XDE 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 (KW04 XDE) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KW04 XDE Mileage History
- 19/10/2022175,606 mi
- 30/10/2023184,962 mi+9,356 mi
- 30/10/2023184,962 mi
- 24/10/2024193,605 mi+8,643 mi
- 24/10/2024193,605 mi
Average of roughly 8,929 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
Radiator can leak coolant into the transmission fluid, destroying the gearbox.
- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
W203s are notorious for corrosion around the wheel arches, sills and bootlid edges. Structural corrosion on sills and subframe mounting areas is an MOT failure.
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