2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LA53 CXZ
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 36,786 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA53 CXZ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 36,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA53 CXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (LA53 CXZ) between January 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
LA53 CXZ Mileage History
- 31/01/200716,805 mi
- 26/01/200821,826 mi+5,021 mi
- 26/01/200821,826 mi
- 12/08/200823,959 mi+2,133 mi
- 14/08/200823,959 mi
- 31/07/200925,528 mi+1,569 mi
- 05/08/201026,772 mi+1,244 mi
- 08/08/201127,508 mi+736 mi
- 01/08/201228,463 mi+955 mi
- 01/08/201228,464 mi+1 mi
- 01/08/201329,251 mi+787 mi
- 05/08/201430,036 mi+785 mi
- 04/08/201530,898 mi+862 mi
- 04/08/201631,699 mi+801 mi
- 01/08/201732,287 mi+588 mi
- 01/08/201833,002 mi+715 mi
- 02/08/201933,750 mi+748 mi
- 06/08/202034,441 mi+691 mi
- 03/08/202134,780 mi+339 mi
- 28/07/202235,143 mi+363 mi
- 02/08/202335,456 mi+313 mi
- 07/08/202435,919 mi+463 mi
- 05/08/202536,402 mi+483 mi
- 01/08/202636,786 mi+384 mi
Average of roughly 1,025 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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