2003 Mercedes-Benz C 3.2L Petrol · BP53 AAN
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (3.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 137,239 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BP53 AAN Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 137,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP53 AAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (BP53 AAN) between January 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BP53 AAN Mileage History
- 11/01/200719,347 mi
- 11/01/200719,347 mi
- 08/01/200823,433 mi+4,086 mi
- 08/01/200927,912 mi+4,479 mi
- 16/01/201031,977 mi+4,065 mi
- 27/03/201145,213 mi+13,236 mi
- 31/03/201145,552 mi+339 mi
- 19/10/201263,414 mi+17,862 mi
- 08/11/201372,875 mi+9,461 mi
- 18/11/201372,876 mi+1 mi
- 09/10/201479,135 mi+6,259 mi
- 18/10/201479,139 mi+4 mi
- 21/10/201584,375 mi+5,236 mi
- 28/03/201790,278 mi+5,903 mi
- 09/03/201896,469 mi+6,191 mi
- 07/03/2019100,675 mi+4,206 mi
- 17/03/2020105,306 mi+4,631 mi
- 23/03/2021108,974 mi+3,668 mi
- 23/03/2022114,152 mi+5,178 mi
- 22/03/2023121,044 mi+6,892 mi
- 22/03/2024126,534 mi+5,490 mi
- 12/09/2024129,000 mi+2,466 mi
- 20/09/2024129,000 mi
- 09/01/2026137,239 mi+8,239 mi
Average of roughly 6,206 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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