2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · N22 NAC
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 163,824 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N22 NAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 163,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N22 NAC 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 (N22 NAC) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
N22 NAC Mileage History
- 16/12/2022148,585 mi
- 16/12/2023152,467 mi+3,882 mi
- 16/12/2023152,469 mi+2 mi
- 16/12/2024158,493 mi+6,024 mi
- 12/12/2025163,824 mi+5,331 mi
Average of roughly 5,097 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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