2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · HY53 WSF
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 195,159 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY53 WSF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2023
- 195,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY53 WSF 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 (HY53 WSF) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
HY53 WSF Mileage History
- 12/05/2022179,406 mi
- 23/05/2023195,144 mi+15,738 mi
- 24/05/2023195,159 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 15,271 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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