2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · DU53 GOC
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 92,650 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,650 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
DU53 GOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 92,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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DU53 GOC Mileage History
- 07/03/202474,947 mi
- 22/05/202578,699 mi+3,752 mi
- 04/06/202578,708 mi+9 mi
- 31/07/202692,650 mi+13,942 mi
- 31/07/202692,650 mi
Average of roughly 7,382 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DU53 GOC 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 (DU53 GOC) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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