2003 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · AM53 NOW
2003 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 104,198 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM53 NOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 104,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM53 NOW 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 C (AM53 NOW) between May 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
AM53 NOW Mileage History
- 31/05/202287,989 mi
- 05/05/202397,588 mi+9,599 mi
- 06/12/202498,894 mi+1,306 mi
- 07/01/2026104,198 mi+5,304 mi
- 08/01/2026104,198 mi
Average of roughly 4,491 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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