2004 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · ML54 TPO
2004 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 82,603 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML54 TPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2024
- 82,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML54 TPO 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 C (ML54 TPO) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2024 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 (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
ML54 TPO Mileage History
- 10/02/202273,318 mi
- 06/02/202378,817 mi+5,499 mi
- 06/02/202378,817 mi
- 12/02/202482,600 mi+3,783 mi
- 28/02/202482,603 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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