2004 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · SF04 PLG
2004 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 123,766 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF04 PLG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 123,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF04 PLG 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 C (SF04 PLG) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SF04 PLG Mileage History
- 12/04/2023110,836 mi
- 18/04/2024116,702 mi+5,866 mi
- 19/04/2024116,703 mi+1 mi
- 24/04/2025123,764 mi+7,061 mi
- 25/04/2025123,766 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,348 miles per year across 5 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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