2003 Mercedes C 2.7L Diesel · MD52 AEL
2003 Mercedes C (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2003. Recorded mileage 163,827 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2685cc
MD52 AEL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2020
- 163,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 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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MD52 AEL Mileage History
- 20/07/200641,254 mi
- 31/07/200756,407 mi+15,153 mi
- 03/08/200756,417 mi+10 mi
- 07/08/200887,859 mi+31,442 mi
- 03/08/200976,929 mi-10,930 mi
- 22/02/201079,029 mi+2,100 mi
- 22/02/201079,029 mi
- 15/03/201183,877 mi+4,848 mi
- 29/02/201288,353 mi+4,476 mi
- 05/03/201393,625 mi+5,272 mi
- 06/03/201393,625 mi
- 04/03/2014102,743 mi+9,118 mi
- 31/03/2015107,544 mi+4,801 mi
- 17/03/2016113,074 mi+5,530 mi
- 16/02/2017119,388 mi+6,314 mi
- 06/02/2018131,412 mi+12,024 mi
- 07/02/2018131,415 mi+3 mi
- 25/02/2019147,580 mi+16,165 mi
- 25/02/2020163,827 mi+16,247 mi
Average of roughly 9,012 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MD52 AEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes C (MD52 AEL) between July 2006 and February 2020.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
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