2003 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · SS53 SUS
2003 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 38,607 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SS53 SUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 38,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SS53 SUS 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 C (SS53 SUS) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SS53 SUS Mileage History
- 28/09/202235,715 mi
- 28/09/202336,754 mi+1,039 mi
- 02/10/202437,864 mi+1,110 mi
- 01/10/202538,607 mi+743 mi
- 02/10/202538,607 mi
Average of roughly 960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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