2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KR53 FDM
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2003. Recorded mileage 155,365 miles. MOT valid until 18/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
KR53 FDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 155,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 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 FDM Mileage History
- 05/10/2023138,970 mi
- 07/10/2024147,510 mi+8,540 mi
- 07/10/2024147,511 mi+1 mi
- 02/10/2025155,364 mi+7,853 mi
- 06/10/2025155,365 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KR53 FDM 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 (KR53 FDM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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