2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · RA53 DJY
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 179,098 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA53 DJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/09/2024
- 179,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA53 DJY 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 (RA53 DJY) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
RA53 DJY Mileage History
- 05/09/2022168,901 mi
- 06/09/2022168,903 mi+2 mi
- 05/09/2023173,999 mi+5,096 mi
- 07/09/2023174,004 mi+5 mi
- 02/09/2024179,098 mi+5,094 mi
Average of roughly 5,114 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: Poor
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