2003 Mercedes-Benz C 320 3.2L Petrol · AX03 NME
2003 Mercedes-Benz C 320 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 182,202 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C 320
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AX03 NME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2024
- 182,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX03 NME 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 320 (AX03 NME) between February 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). 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: “Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
AX03 NME Mileage History
- 08/02/2023168,367 mi
- 03/03/2023168,375 mi+8 mi
- 03/03/2023168,375 mi
- 10/04/2024182,192 mi+13,817 mi
- 17/04/2024182,202 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 11,637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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