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2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · SD53 FXT

SD53 FXT

2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 182,801 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2003 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/04/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
182,801 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/04/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1796cc

SD53 FXT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 31/03/2026
  • 182,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SD53 FXT Mileage History

  1. 30/03/2023167,837 mi
  2. 28/03/2024172,948 mi+5,111 mi
  3. 25/03/2025178,047 mi+5,099 mi
  4. 02/04/2025178,169 mi+122 mi
  5. 31/03/2026182,801 mi+4,632 mi

Average of roughly 4,983 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SD53 FXT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (SD53 FXT) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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