2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · RE54 XMP
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05/11/2004. Recorded mileage 123,226 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,226 mi
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1796cc
RE54 XMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 123,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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RE54 XMP Mileage History
- 14/10/2023114,152 mi
- 29/01/2025119,984 mi+5,832 mi
- 30/01/2025119,984 mi
- 27/01/2026123,226 mi+3,242 mi
- 27/01/2026123,226 mi
Average of roughly 3,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE54 XMP 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 (RE54 XMP) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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