2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · NX53 WPA
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 104,617 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NX53 WPA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2021
- 104,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NX53 WPA MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (NX53 WPA) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
Radiator can leak coolant into the transmission fluid, destroying the gearbox.
- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
The 1.8 Kompressor petrol engine uses a timing chain that stretches over time, causing rattling on cold start. In severe cases the chain can jump, destroying the engine.
- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
W203s are notorious for corrosion around the wheel arches, sills and bootlid edges. Structural corrosion on sills and subframe mounting areas is an MOT failure.
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