2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BJ53 UNU
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 08 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 152,943 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,943 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ53 UNU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2023
- 152,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ53 UNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (BJ53 UNU) between June 2023 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 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 (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust clamp not there (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle of exhaust as no clamp on (6.1.2 (a))”; “All direction indicators incorrect colour all repeater bulbs are wrong colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
BJ53 UNU Mileage History
- 06/06/2023152,934 mi
- 25/07/2023152,943 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 67 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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