2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · YA53 NBB
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/12/2003. Recorded mileage 130,344 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
YA53 NBB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2023
- 130,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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YA53 NBB Mileage History
- 25/10/2021115,700 mi
- 10/10/2022123,770 mi+8,070 mi
- 22/10/2022123,964 mi+194 mi
- 23/10/2023130,344 mi+6,380 mi
Average of roughly 7,347 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
YA53 NBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (YA53 NBB) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2023 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Central Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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