2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LC53 VXJ
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 82,420 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC53 VXJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2025
- 82,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC53 VXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (LC53 VXJ) between January 2007 and February 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 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: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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.
LC53 VXJ Mileage History
- 05/01/200712,001 mi
- 12/12/200717,259 mi+5,258 mi
- 06/01/200920,118 mi+2,859 mi
- 19/01/201023,032 mi+2,914 mi
- 26/01/201126,610 mi+3,578 mi
- 06/01/201230,797 mi+4,187 mi
- 20/12/201236,203 mi+5,406 mi
- 06/02/201439,706 mi+3,503 mi
- 06/02/201439,706 mi
- 02/04/201541,491 mi+1,785 mi
- 02/06/201641,850 mi+359 mi
- 24/05/201743,452 mi+1,602 mi
- 25/06/201846,007 mi+2,555 mi
- 24/06/201948,246 mi+2,239 mi
- 24/06/201948,246 mi
- 12/02/202472,705 mi+24,459 mi
- 12/02/202582,420 mi+9,715 mi
Average of roughly 3,889 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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