2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BT53 WYA
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 195,918 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT53 WYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/06/2025
- 195,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT53 WYA 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 (BT53 WYA) between March 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
BT53 WYA Mileage History
- 13/03/2023158,042 mi
- 18/03/2023158,297 mi+255 mi
- 26/04/2024179,310 mi+21,013 mi
- 10/05/2024180,093 mi+783 mi
- 04/06/2025195,918 mi+15,825 mi
Average of roughly 16,999 miles per year across 5 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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