2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LT53 VRC
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 21/09/2003. Recorded mileage 64,896 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2148cc
LT53 VRC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/06/2026
- 64,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 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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LT53 VRC Mileage History
- 16/06/202263,739 mi
- 05/06/202364,341 mi+602 mi
- 26/01/202464,862 mi+521 mi
- 24/06/202664,896 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 288 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LT53 VRC 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 (LT53 VRC) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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