2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · YP53 UFG
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 163,584 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP53 UFG Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2022
- 163,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP53 UFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (YP53 UFG) between November 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YP53 UFG Mileage History
- 02/11/200628,392 mi
- 28/09/200741,310 mi+12,918 mi
- 18/10/200852,930 mi+11,620 mi
- 19/10/201083,765 mi+30,835 mi
- 31/10/201188,630 mi+4,865 mi
- 03/11/201188,645 mi+15 mi
- 06/11/201292,577 mi+3,932 mi
- 04/11/201395,810 mi+3,233 mi
- 31/10/201499,294 mi+3,484 mi
- 31/10/201499,294 mi
- 04/11/2015103,798 mi+4,504 mi
- 04/11/2015103,798 mi
- 07/11/2016108,568 mi+4,770 mi
- 07/11/2016108,568 mi
- 17/01/2018114,328 mi+5,760 mi
- 06/12/2018126,864 mi+12,536 mi
- 27/11/2019139,017 mi+12,153 mi
- 27/11/2019139,017 mi
- 10/12/2020150,509 mi+11,492 mi
- 21/12/2020150,753 mi+244 mi
- 10/01/2022163,584 mi+12,831 mi
Average of roughly 8,900 miles per year across 21 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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