2003 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · MF53 FFY
2003 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 180,872 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
MF53 FFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 180,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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MF53 FFY Mileage History
- 05/08/2023167,183 mi
- 04/09/2024175,107 mi+7,924 mi
- 04/09/2024175,107 mi
- 04/09/2025180,853 mi+5,746 mi
- 05/09/2025180,872 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 6,562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MF53 FFY 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 C (MF53 FFY) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 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 (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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