2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LA54 VSF
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 90,557 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA54 VSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2024
- 90,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA54 VSF 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 (LA54 VSF) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LA54 VSF Mileage History
- 08/11/2021115,745 km
- 05/11/2022125,676 km+9,931 km
- 28/11/202384,869 mi
- 26/11/202490,557 mi+5,688 mi
- 26/11/202490,557 mi
Average of roughly -8,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
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