2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DG53 AAO
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 189,091 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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DG53 AAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/09/2025
- 189,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG53 AAO 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 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (DG53 AAO) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
DG53 AAO Mileage History
- 26/09/2022176,841 mi
- 21/09/2023183,427 mi+6,586 mi
- 22/09/2023183,427 mi
- 25/09/2024187,556 mi+4,129 mi
- 26/09/2025189,091 mi+1,535 mi
Average of roughly 4,082 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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