2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · NU53 SVP
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 95,650 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU53 SVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/08/2024
- 95,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU53 SVP 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 (NU53 SVP) between October 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NU53 SVP Mileage History
- 27/10/202277,245 mi
- 29/10/202277,245 mi
- 13/07/202377,933 mi+688 mi
- 14/07/202377,933 mi
- 02/08/202495,650 mi+17,717 mi
Average of roughly 10,423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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