2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · OX04 BEU
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 196,392 km. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 196,392 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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OX04 BEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 196,392 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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OX04 BEU 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 (OX04 BEU) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OX04 BEU Odometer History
- 21/12/2022109,668 mi
- 15/12/2023113,977 mi+4,309 mi
- 19/12/2023113,994 mi+17 mi
- 14/12/2024190,874 km
- 10/12/2025196,392 km+5,518 km
Average of roughly 29,191 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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