2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KJ53 BAO
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 183,691 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KJ53 BAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 183,691 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KJ53 BAO Mileage History
- 08/12/2021133,908 mi
- 21/12/2022147,269 mi+13,361 mi
- 24/01/2024170,344 mi+23,075 mi
- 14/05/2025183,691 mi+13,347 mi
- 16/05/2025183,691 mi
Average of roughly 14,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KJ53 BAO 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 (KJ53 BAO) between December 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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