2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · CF53 KWU
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08/12/2003. Recorded mileage 52,495 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,495 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
CF53 KWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 52,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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CF53 KWU Mileage History
- 24/02/202351,178 mi
- 28/02/202451,803 mi+625 mi
- 28/02/202451,806 mi+3 mi
- 10/02/202552,230 mi+424 mi
- 18/02/202652,495 mi+265 mi
Average of roughly 441 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CF53 KWU 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 (CF53 KWU) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 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: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Service brake excessively binding near side and off side rear (1.2.1 (f))”.
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