2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · AV53 FAK
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16/09/2003. Recorded mileage 151,074 miles. MOT valid until 03/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
AV53 FAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 151,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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AV53 FAK Mileage History
- 11/10/2022147,929 mi
- 16/02/2024148,825 mi+896 mi
- 26/02/2025149,671 mi+846 mi
- 26/02/2025149,671 mi
- 04/03/2026151,074 mi+1,403 mi
Average of roughly 926 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV53 FAK 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 (AV53 FAK) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 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 (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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