2004 Mercedes Benz C180 Kompressor 4 DR Auto Avantgarde Saloon 1.8L Petrol · LH53 AMV
2004 Mercedes Benz C180 Kompressor 4 DR Auto Avantgarde Saloon (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 116,863 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES BENZ C180 KOMPRESSOR 4 DR AUTO AVANTGARDE SALOON
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LH53 AMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 116,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LH53 AMV 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 C180 Kompressor 4 Dr Auto Avantgarde Saloon (LH53 AMV) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LH53 AMV Mileage History
- 12/07/202495,001 mi
- 29/07/202599,997 mi+4,996 mi
- 30/07/202599,998 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/2026116,863 mi+16,865 mi
- 29/07/2026116,863 mi
Average of roughly 10,693 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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