2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · BL53 VGN
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 119,854 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL53 VGN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2023
- 119,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL53 VGN 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 (BL53 VGN) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BL53 VGN Mileage History
- 03/03/2022116,561 mi
- 10/03/2022116,594 mi+33 mi
- 21/03/2023119,854 mi+3,260 mi
- 21/03/2023119,854 mi
Average of roughly 3,139 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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