2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · VE53 OKL
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 159,379 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE53 OKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 159,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE53 OKL 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 (VE53 OKL) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward to front bumper (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VE53 OKL Mileage History
- 22/06/2024140,421 mi
- 18/06/2025151,211 mi+10,790 mi
- 20/06/2025151,215 mi+4 mi
- 17/06/2026159,379 mi+8,164 mi
- 17/06/2026159,379 mi
Average of roughly 9,549 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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