2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · OY54 UAK
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 135,245 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY54 UAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2024
- 135,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY54 UAK 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 (OY54 UAK) between October 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
OY54 UAK Mileage History
- 19/10/2022127,551 mi
- 20/10/2022127,551 mi
- 04/03/2024135,055 mi+7,504 mi
- 20/03/2024135,224 mi+169 mi
- 05/04/2024135,245 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 5,265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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