2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · M30 FAP
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 98,226 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M30 FAP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 98,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M30 FAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (M30 FAP) between March 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 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: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
M30 FAP Mileage History
- 01/03/200721,118 mi
- 01/03/200721,119 mi+1 mi
- 13/03/200826,923 mi+5,804 mi
- 09/09/200935,527 mi+8,604 mi
- 10/09/201041,512 mi+5,985 mi
- 21/09/201146,387 mi+4,875 mi
- 01/10/201252,217 mi+5,830 mi
- 30/09/201357,687 mi+5,470 mi
- 22/09/201462,544 mi+4,857 mi
- 24/09/201567,777 mi+5,233 mi
- 21/09/201673,091 mi+5,314 mi
- 11/09/201778,169 mi+5,078 mi
- 24/09/201881,877 mi+3,708 mi
- 23/09/201985,264 mi+3,387 mi
- 23/09/201985,264 mi
- 14/10/202086,456 mi+1,192 mi
- 11/10/202188,527 mi+2,071 mi
- 21/11/202291,072 mi+2,545 mi
- 28/11/202393,638 mi+2,566 mi
- 02/12/202496,244 mi+2,606 mi
- 24/11/202598,226 mi+1,982 mi
Average of roughly 4,116 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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