2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · CX53 FKK
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 54,780 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX53 FKK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 54,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX53 FKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (CX53 FKK) between August 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”; “Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cas”.
CX53 FKK Mileage History
- 24/08/200613,239 mi
- 05/09/200715,194 mi+1,955 mi
- 10/09/200816,322 mi+1,128 mi
- 09/09/200918,170 mi+1,848 mi
- 15/09/201019,511 mi+1,341 mi
- 21/09/201120,476 mi+965 mi
- 21/09/201221,619 mi+1,143 mi
- 13/09/201323,571 mi+1,952 mi
- 02/09/201425,322 mi+1,751 mi
- 10/09/201526,927 mi+1,605 mi
- 16/09/201526,962 mi+35 mi
- 15/09/201630,656 mi+3,694 mi
- 24/08/201733,351 mi+2,695 mi
- 05/09/201733,351 mi
- 19/09/201837,023 mi+3,672 mi
- 10/09/201940,344 mi+3,321 mi
- 15/09/202042,376 mi+2,032 mi
- 09/09/202143,648 mi+1,272 mi
- 24/08/202245,780 mi+2,132 mi
- 25/07/202347,224 mi+1,444 mi
- 03/07/202449,687 mi+2,463 mi
- 11/07/202554,780 mi+5,093 mi
Average of roughly 2,200 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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