2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · AO53 UCE
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 84,745 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO53 UCE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2023
- 84,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO53 UCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (AO53 UCE) between October 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2023 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
AO53 UCE Mileage History
- 30/10/202168,767 mi
- 22/10/2022119,567 km
- 21/09/202384,743 mi
- 21/09/202384,745 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,444 miles per year across 4 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: Poor
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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