2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · WK54 WFO
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 127,196 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK54 WFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/09/2025
- 127,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK54 WFO 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 (WK54 WFO) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
WK54 WFO Mileage History
- 30/09/2022108,049 mi
- 14/09/2023115,270 mi+7,221 mi
- 14/09/2023115,270 mi
- 27/09/2024121,161 mi+5,891 mi
- 26/09/2025127,196 mi+6,035 mi
Average of roughly 6,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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