2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · B6 CAY
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 32,989 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B6 CAY Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 32,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B6 CAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (B6 CAY) between August 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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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: Good
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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
Radiator can leak coolant into the transmission fluid, destroying the gearbox.
- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
The 1.8 Kompressor petrol engine uses a timing chain that stretches over time, causing rattling on cold start. In severe cases the chain can jump, destroying the engine.
- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
W203s are notorious for corrosion around the wheel arches, sills and bootlid edges. Structural corrosion on sills and subframe mounting areas is an MOT failure.
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