2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · FH53 WVW
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 165,286 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH53 WVW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2023
- 165,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH53 WVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (FH53 WVW) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FH53 WVW Mileage History
- 27/05/2022153,952 mi
- 05/05/2023165,276 mi+11,324 mi
- 09/05/2023165,286 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 11,927 miles per year across 3 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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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
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- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
W203s are notorious for corrosion around the wheel arches, sills and bootlid edges. Structural corrosion on sills and subframe mounting areas is an MOT failure.
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