2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LC04 NRJ
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 122,704 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC04 NRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2024
- 122,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC04 NRJ 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 (LC04 NRJ) between November 2021 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LC04 NRJ Mileage History
- 25/11/2021111,522 mi
- 20/02/2023116,264 mi+4,742 mi
- 25/02/2023116,365 mi+101 mi
- 26/02/2024122,700 mi+6,335 mi
- 12/03/2024122,704 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,874 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
The 1.8 Kompressor petrol engine uses a timing chain that stretches over time, causing rattling on cold start. In severe cases the chain can jump, destroying the engine.
- 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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