2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · PE53 WPV
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 148,938 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PE53 WPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 148,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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PE53 WPV Mileage History
- 15/09/2023144,824 mi
- 11/09/2024147,123 mi+2,299 mi
- 17/09/2024147,123 mi
- 12/09/2025148,938 mi+1,815 mi
- 12/09/2025148,938 mi
Average of roughly 2,064 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PE53 WPV 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 (PE53 WPV) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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