2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BD53 SYF
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 05 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 108,400 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD53 SYF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2023
- 108,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD53 SYF 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 (BD53 SYF) between March 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to steam coming from engine bay risk of overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BD53 SYF Mileage History
- 28/03/2022105,833 mi
- 02/05/2023108,400 mi+2,567 mi
- 15/05/2023108,400 mi
- 16/05/2023108,400 mi
Average of roughly 2,264 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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