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2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · HK53 AXB

HK53 AXB

2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 126,352 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2003 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 19 Oct 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
126,352 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 19 Oct 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1796cc

HK53 AXB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2023
  • 126,352 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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HK53 AXB Mileage History

  1. 01/10/2021111,160 mi
  2. 11/10/2022121,824 mi+10,664 mi
  3. 12/10/2022121,825 mi+1 mi
  4. 12/10/2023126,207 mi+4,382 mi
  5. 20/10/2023126,352 mi+145 mi

Average of roughly 7,410 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

HK53 AXB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (HK53 AXB) between October 2021 and October 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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