2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · DV53 VYT
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 81,869 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV53 VYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 81,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV53 VYT 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 (DV53 VYT) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DV53 VYT Mileage History
- 01/11/202362,230 mi
- 28/10/202471,655 mi+9,425 mi
- 01/11/202471,659 mi+4 mi
- 27/10/202581,866 mi+10,207 mi
- 28/10/202581,869 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,864 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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