2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · B1 JNC
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 76,304 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B1 JNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2024
- 76,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B1 JNC 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 (B1 JNC) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
B1 JNC Mileage History
- 14/07/202266,826 mi
- 28/07/202370,086 mi+3,260 mi
- 04/08/202370,096 mi+10 mi
- 26/07/202476,086 mi+5,990 mi
- 02/08/202476,304 mi+218 mi
Average of roughly 4,616 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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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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