2004 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · YA53 LMV
2004 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 129,548 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA53 LMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 129,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA53 LMV 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 C (YA53 LMV) between November 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 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 (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YA53 LMV Mileage History
- 10/11/2022123,422 mi
- 18/03/2024124,844 mi+1,422 mi
- 30/04/2025125,369 mi+525 mi
- 29/04/2026129,372 mi+4,003 mi
- 06/05/2026129,548 mi+176 mi
Average of roughly 1,758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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