2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DG53 RKA
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 224,780 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2148cc
DG53 RKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/07/2026
- 224,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DG53 RKA Mileage History
- 13/06/2024320,966 km
- 16/07/2024200,942 mi
- 15/07/2025212,794 mi+11,852 mi
- 15/07/2025212,796 mi+2 mi
- 20/07/2026224,780 mi+11,984 mi
Average of roughly -45,807 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DG53 RKA 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 (DG53 RKA) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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