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2003 Mercedes-Benz 190 2.0L Petrol · C462 RJR

C462 RJR

2003 Mercedes-Benz 190 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 41,064 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 190
Year / Origin
2003 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 07 Apr 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
41,064 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 07 Apr 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1997cc
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C462 RJR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
  • 41,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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C462 RJR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 190 (C462 RJR) between August 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 08 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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C462 RJR Mileage History

  1. 16/08/202334,979 mi
  2. 05/04/202435,000 mi+21 mi
  3. 05/04/202435,000 mi
  4. 02/04/202541,056 mi+6,056 mi
  5. 08/04/202541,064 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 3,698 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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