2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · WR54 YPX
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 103,228 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR54 YPX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2022
- 103,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR54 YPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (WR54 YPX) between July 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WR54 YPX Mileage History
- 30/07/2022103,206 mi
- 09/08/2022103,228 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 806 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
Radiator can leak coolant into the transmission fluid, destroying the gearbox.
- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
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