2004 Mercedes 818 4.3L Diesel · WX53 FCA
2004 Mercedes 818 (4.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 369,079 km. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 818
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 369,079 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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WX53 FCA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2023
- 369,079 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX53 FCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes 818 (WX53 FCA) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2023 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: Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “offside Steering with: a ball joint cover missing, insecure, excessively damaged or severely deteriorated to the extent ”; “Compression Ignition Engines Statutory Smoke Meter Test: After a total of six accelerations have been completed, the ave”.
WX53 FCA Odometer History
- 31/05/2022368,737 km
- 17/06/2022368,806 km+69 km
- 23/06/2023369,079 km+273 km
Average of roughly 322 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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