2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Diesel · YJ04 UTL
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2004. Recorded mileage 93,172 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ04 UTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 93,172 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.
YJ04 UTL 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 (YJ04 UTL) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YJ04 UTL Mileage History
- 18/10/202266,802 mi
- 10/11/202377,161 mi+10,359 mi
- 15/11/202377,318 mi+157 mi
- 21/11/202485,881 mi+8,563 mi
- 29/01/202693,172 mi+7,291 mi
Average of roughly 8,035 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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