2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · VDB 916
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 119,357 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VDB 916 Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 119,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (51 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VDB 916 Mileage History
- 23/10/200720,352 mi
- 29/09/200836,897 mi+16,545 mi
- 29/09/200836,897 mi
- 02/10/200958,995 mi+22,098 mi
- 28/09/201071,343 mi+12,348 mi
- 18/10/201178,381 mi+7,038 mi
- 17/10/201282,828 mi+4,447 mi
- 17/10/201388,069 mi+5,241 mi
- 09/10/201491,707 mi+3,638 mi
- 09/10/201491,707 mi
- 14/10/201595,119 mi+3,412 mi
- 12/10/201697,430 mi+2,311 mi
- 12/10/2017101,255 mi+3,825 mi
- 13/10/2017101,255 mi
- 11/10/2018103,946 mi+2,691 mi
- 11/10/2018103,946 mi
- 16/10/2019107,929 mi+3,983 mi
- 16/10/2020110,189 mi+2,260 mi
- 29/09/2021111,942 mi+1,753 mi
- 14/10/2022113,211 mi+1,269 mi
- 12/10/2023114,341 mi+1,130 mi
- 09/10/2024115,509 mi+1,168 mi
- 10/10/2024115,510 mi+1 mi
- 09/10/2025116,266 mi+756 mi
- 30/09/2026119,357 mi+3,091 mi
Average of roughly 5,228 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
VDB 916 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (VDB 916) between October 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (51 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 95 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 ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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