2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.7L Diesel · YK53 VCX
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.7L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 163,352 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK53 VCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 163,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK53 VCX 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 (YK53 VCX) between July 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YK53 VCX Mileage History
- 18/07/2024158,333 mi
- 25/07/2024158,333 mi
- 15/07/2025163,351 mi+5,018 mi
- 05/08/2025163,351 mi
- 06/08/2025163,352 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,773 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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