2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KY54 AHG
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 121,985 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY54 AHG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2022
- 121,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY54 AHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (KY54 AHG) between December 2007 and December 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”; “Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
KY54 AHG Mileage History
- 05/12/200741,430 mi
- 15/04/200949,612 mi+8,182 mi
- 21/04/201055,341 mi+5,729 mi
- 16/04/201160,269 mi+4,928 mi
- 16/04/201160,269 mi
- 23/03/201264,566 mi+4,297 mi
- 10/04/201370,156 mi+5,590 mi
- 22/04/201475,295 mi+5,139 mi
- 13/04/201579,742 mi+4,447 mi
- 14/04/201579,764 mi+22 mi
- 15/04/201684,218 mi+4,454 mi
- 15/04/201684,218 mi
- 28/04/201788,929 mi+4,711 mi
- 28/04/201788,929 mi
- 17/04/201892,621 mi+3,692 mi
- 17/05/201998,972 mi+6,351 mi
- 23/12/2020110,222 mi+11,250 mi
- 16/12/2021117,234 mi+7,012 mi
- 07/12/2022121,985 mi+4,751 mi
Average of roughly 5,368 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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