2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YO04 EKF
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 208,741 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YO04 EKF Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2022
- 208,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YO04 EKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (YO04 EKF) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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