2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.6L Petrol · KR53 FDC
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.6L, petrol). First registered 15/12/2003. Recorded mileage 122,900 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2597cc
KR53 FDC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 122,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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KR53 FDC Mileage History
- 21/02/2022108,782 mi
- 24/02/2022108,828 mi+46 mi
- 11/06/2024121,887 mi+13,059 mi
- 04/06/2025122,900 mi+1,013 mi
Average of roughly 4,301 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KR53 FDC 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 (KR53 FDC) between February 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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