2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AO03 HDU
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 210,970 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO03 HDU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 210,970 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.
AO03 HDU 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 (AO03 HDU) between March 2025 and March 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AO03 HDU Mileage History
- 26/03/2025210,964 mi
- 31/03/2025210,970 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 467 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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