2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · WF53 JVC
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 89,200 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF53 JVC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 89,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF53 JVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (WF53 JVC) between October 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit on chassis plate 1.3 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
WF53 JVC Mileage History
- 09/10/200618,700 mi
- 01/10/200723,971 mi+5,271 mi
- 09/10/200831,373 mi+7,402 mi
- 30/09/200936,066 mi+4,693 mi
- 05/10/201040,789 mi+4,723 mi
- 04/10/201145,015 mi+4,226 mi
- 08/11/201251,445 mi+6,430 mi
- 07/11/201356,516 mi+5,071 mi
- 11/12/201460,374 mi+3,858 mi
- 26/11/201563,132 mi+2,758 mi
- 25/11/201666,350 mi+3,218 mi
- 14/11/201770,087 mi+3,737 mi
- 23/11/201875,316 mi+5,229 mi
- 02/12/201979,523 mi+4,207 mi
- 07/12/202081,727 mi+2,204 mi
- 09/12/202183,954 mi+2,227 mi
- 09/12/202285,074 mi+1,120 mi
- 14/12/202285,082 mi+8 mi
- 04/12/202386,141 mi+1,059 mi
- 04/12/202386,147 mi+6 mi
- 10/12/202487,761 mi+1,614 mi
- 12/12/202487,765 mi+4 mi
- 27/11/202589,200 mi+1,435 mi
Average of roughly 3,684 miles per year across 23 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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