2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · MM04 HPC
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 165,909 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM04 HPC Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 165,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM04 HPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (MM04 HPC) between June 2007 and September 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (40 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 89 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MM04 HPC Mileage History
- 19/06/200717,888 mi
- 02/06/200827,983 mi+10,095 mi
- 02/06/200827,983 mi
- 10/06/200939,131 mi+11,148 mi
- 26/05/201047,786 mi+8,655 mi
- 20/06/201158,177 mi+10,391 mi
- 19/06/201266,682 mi+8,505 mi
- 14/06/201370,684 mi+4,002 mi
- 14/06/201370,703 mi+19 mi
- 26/06/201475,803 mi+5,100 mi
- 16/06/201579,442 mi+3,639 mi
- 16/06/201579,442 mi
- 13/06/201683,409 mi+3,967 mi
- 14/06/201683,409 mi
- 14/06/201792,081 mi+8,672 mi
- 20/06/2018101,965 mi+9,884 mi
- 12/06/2019110,259 mi+8,294 mi
- 12/06/2019110,259 mi
- 29/09/2020118,188 mi+7,929 mi
- 23/09/2021122,320 mi+4,132 mi
- 23/09/2021122,321 mi+1 mi
- 23/09/2022126,945 mi+4,624 mi
- 29/09/2022126,955 mi+10 mi
- 01/09/2023130,544 mi+3,589 mi
- 07/09/2023130,598 mi+54 mi
- 22/09/2024143,636 mi+13,038 mi
- 04/10/2024144,464 mi+828 mi
- 29/09/2025165,909 mi+21,445 mi
- 29/09/2025165,909 mi
Average of roughly 8,097 miles per year across 29 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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