2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · SJ54 EAF
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 226,233 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SJ54 EAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 226,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SJ54 EAF Mileage History
- 19/03/2022190,172 mi
- 25/03/2023202,660 mi+12,488 mi
- 26/03/2024216,137 mi+13,477 mi
- 31/03/2025226,233 mi+10,096 mi
- 31/03/2025226,233 mi
Average of roughly 11,886 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SJ54 EAF 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 (SJ54 EAF) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
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