2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LG54 PWE
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 137,017 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG54 PWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 137,017 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.
LG54 PWE 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 (LG54 PWE) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LG54 PWE Mileage History
- 08/09/2022100,854 mi
- 13/09/2023110,290 mi+9,436 mi
- 27/08/2024125,973 mi+15,683 mi
- 27/08/2024125,973 mi
- 29/08/2025137,017 mi+11,044 mi
Average of roughly 12,161 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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