2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · SF54 HWR
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 95,866 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF54 HWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 95,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF54 HWR 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 (SF54 HWR) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 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 (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
SF54 HWR Mileage History
- 19/06/202481,074 mi
- 24/06/202481,136 mi+62 mi
- 13/08/202588,982 mi+7,846 mi
- 12/08/202695,863 mi+6,881 mi
- 12/08/202695,866 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,890 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: 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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