2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LJ53 VFX
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 205,696 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LJ53 VFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 205,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LJ53 VFX Mileage History
- 07/07/2023195,971 mi
- 05/06/2024200,576 mi+4,605 mi
- 05/06/2024200,576 mi
- 16/06/2025205,695 mi+5,119 mi
- 17/06/2025205,696 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,996 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LJ53 VFX 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 (LJ53 VFX) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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