2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · MW54 UGV
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 74,852 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW54 UGV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2024
- 74,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW54 UGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (MW54 UGV) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MW54 UGV Mileage History
- 27/07/202270,782 mi
- 28/07/202270,785 mi+3 mi
- 20/07/202372,540 mi+1,755 mi
- 17/07/202474,852 mi+2,312 mi
Average of roughly 2,062 miles per year across 4 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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