2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · YD03 AAJ
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2003. Recorded mileage 82,174 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,174 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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YD03 AAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2025
- 82,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD03 AAJ 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 (YD03 AAJ) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YD03 AAJ Mileage History
- 13/01/202372,060 mi
- 15/01/202477,238 mi+5,178 mi
- 06/02/202477,261 mi+23 mi
- 07/02/202477,263 mi+2 mi
- 28/01/202582,174 mi+4,911 mi
Average of roughly 4,953 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: Below Average
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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
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