2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.7L Diesel · KP53 JHP
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.7L, diesel). First registered 15/09/2003. Recorded mileage 41,945 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,945 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2685cc
KP53 JHP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2023
- 41,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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KP53 JHP Mileage History
- 29/07/202239,912 mi
- 02/08/202239,950 mi+38 mi
- 20/07/202341,945 mi+1,995 mi
- 20/07/202341,945 mi
Average of roughly 2,086 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KP53 JHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (KP53 JHP) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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