2003 Mercedes-Benz C 3.2L Petrol · 9 DE
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (3.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 83,462 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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9 DE Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 83,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
9 DE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (9 DE) between March 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress o”.
9 DE Mileage History
- 10/03/200611,341 mi
- 10/03/200611,341 mi
- 12/03/200715,189 mi+3,848 mi
- 13/05/200817,304 mi+2,115 mi
- 05/05/200919,794 mi+2,490 mi
- 11/05/201021,058 mi+1,264 mi
- 11/05/201021,058 mi
- 25/05/201124,271 mi+3,213 mi
- 27/05/201124,271 mi
- 22/05/201227,214 mi+2,943 mi
- 09/05/201328,722 mi+1,508 mi
- 12/05/201430,668 mi+1,946 mi
- 13/05/201430,668 mi
- 07/05/201533,211 mi+2,543 mi
- 08/05/201533,211 mi
- 20/05/201636,022 mi+2,811 mi
- 22/06/201738,292 mi+2,270 mi
- 22/06/201738,290 mi-2 mi
- 23/06/201841,428 mi+3,138 mi
- 12/06/201945,523 mi+4,095 mi
- 12/06/201945,523 mi
- 23/06/202051,230 mi+5,707 mi
- 07/06/202156,714 mi+5,484 mi
- 13/06/202261,503 mi+4,789 mi
- 13/06/202261,503 mi
- 21/06/202367,003 mi+5,500 mi
- 17/06/202475,258 mi+8,255 mi
- 17/06/202576,290 mi+1,032 mi
- 21/09/202683,462 mi+7,172 mi
Average of roughly 3,512 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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