2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · YP04 YHH
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 97,518 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP04 YHH Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2024
- 97,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP04 YHH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (YP04 YHH) between August 2007 and October 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (27 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 81 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
YP04 YHH Mileage History
- 20/08/200734,464 mi
- 24/08/200734,464 mi
- 18/08/200839,329 mi+4,865 mi
- 21/08/200942,972 mi+3,643 mi
- 25/08/200942,973 mi+1 mi
- 23/08/201044,724 mi+1,751 mi
- 13/06/201145,240 mi+516 mi
- 10/02/201247,752 mi+2,512 mi
- 08/04/201351,879 mi+4,127 mi
- 15/04/201352,025 mi+146 mi
- 22/04/201457,566 mi+5,541 mi
- 22/04/201457,566 mi
- 31/03/201559,787 mi+2,221 mi
- 31/03/201559,787 mi
- 12/04/2016101,248 mi+41,461 mi
- 15/04/2016101,361 mi+113 mi
- 12/04/2017105,003 km
- 20/04/2017105,077 km+74 km
- 13/04/201867,456 mi
- 13/04/201969,422 mi+1,966 mi
- 21/10/202074,502 mi+5,080 mi
- 21/10/202074,502 mi
- 27/09/202181,558 mi+7,056 mi
- 27/09/202181,558 mi
- 19/10/202289,570 mi+8,012 mi
- 22/09/202393,927 mi+4,357 mi
- 01/10/202497,518 mi+3,591 mi
- 01/10/202497,518 mi
Average of roughly 3,684 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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