2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · HD53 FBE
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/11/2003. Recorded mileage 139,934 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
HD53 FBE Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 22/09/2022
- 139,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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HD53 FBE Mileage History
- 24/10/200642,899 mi
- 05/11/200757,808 mi+14,909 mi
- 24/11/200866,755 mi+8,947 mi
- 26/11/200866,776 mi+21 mi
- 04/11/200976,341 mi+9,565 mi
- 23/11/201087,144 mi+10,803 mi
- 23/11/201087,144 mi
- 21/11/201194,204 mi+7,060 mi
- 24/11/201194,229 mi+25 mi
- 16/11/2012102,782 mi+8,553 mi
- 19/11/2012102,782 mi
- 28/11/2013110,323 mi+7,541 mi
- 03/12/2013110,323 mi
- 27/11/2014115,439 mi+5,116 mi
- 27/11/2014115,439 mi
- 23/11/2015119,951 mi+4,512 mi
- 07/12/2016123,434 mi+3,483 mi
- 29/11/2017128,429 mi+4,995 mi
- 27/11/2018132,611 mi+4,182 mi
- 29/11/2019138,566 mi+5,955 mi
- 02/12/2019138,567 mi+1 mi
- 22/09/2022139,934 mi+1,367 mi
Average of roughly 6,098 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
HD53 FBE 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 (HD53 FBE) between October 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Windscreen (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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: “Brake performance not tested Unable to drive out of rollers due to no throttle (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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