2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · J11 BBJ
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 102,098 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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J11 BBJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2021
- 102,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J11 BBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (J11 BBJ) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J11 BBJ Mileage History
- 22/12/2021102,094 mi
- 23/12/2021102,098 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,442 miles per year across 2 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: Below Average
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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
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- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
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