2003 Mercedes C 2.7L Diesel · KP53 OYC
2003 Mercedes C (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 184,241 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,241 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 OYC Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2014
- 184,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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 OYC Mileage History
- 07/11/200654,039 mi
- 07/11/200778,210 mi+24,171 mi
- 14/11/2008101,449 mi+23,239 mi
- 25/03/2010133,573 mi+32,124 mi
- 10/11/2010148,845 mi+15,272 mi
- 06/10/2011162,050 mi+13,205 mi
- 31/10/2012170,226 mi+8,176 mi
- 31/10/2012170,226 mi
- 05/11/2013178,517 mi+8,291 mi
- 07/11/2013178,517 mi
- 01/10/2014184,241 mi+5,724 mi
- 08/10/2014184,241 mi
Average of roughly 16,444 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
KP53 OYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes C (KP53 OYC) between November 2006 and October 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)”.
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