2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LK54 BYY
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 115,737 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK54 BYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 115,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK54 BYY 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 (LK54 BYY) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 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: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
LK54 BYY Mileage History
- 13/07/2023106,039 mi
- 10/06/2025113,508 mi+7,469 mi
- 10/06/2025113,508 mi
- 30/06/2026115,737 mi+2,229 mi
- 30/06/2026115,737 mi
Average of roughly 3,271 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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