2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · MP53 RSY
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 77,639 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MP53 RSY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 77,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MP53 RSY 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 (MP53 RSY) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 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 (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MP53 RSY Mileage History
- 12/09/202376,637 mi
- 12/09/202376,637 mi
- 18/09/202477,425 mi+788 mi
- 08/10/202477,438 mi+13 mi
- 21/10/202577,639 mi+201 mi
Average of roughly 475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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