2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LX53 DFD
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 165,104 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LX53 DFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 165,104 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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LX53 DFD Mileage History
- 30/06/2023155,748 mi
- 25/07/2024160,070 mi+4,322 mi
- 25/07/2024160,070 mi
- 05/08/2025165,104 mi+5,034 mi
- 05/08/2025165,104 mi
Average of roughly 4,456 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LX53 DFD 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 (LX53 DFD) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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