2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KY04 NFA
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 54,703 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY04 NFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 54,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY04 NFA 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 (KY04 NFA) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
KY04 NFA Mileage History
- 09/02/202247,947 mi
- 23/02/202350,182 mi+2,235 mi
- 08/02/202451,415 mi+1,233 mi
- 05/02/202552,819 mi+1,404 mi
- 04/02/202654,703 mi+1,884 mi
Average of roughly 1,695 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
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- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
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