2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · D21 CBH
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 83,520 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D21 CBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 83,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D21 CBH 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 (D21 CBH) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
D21 CBH Mileage History
- 25/08/202277,871 mi
- 28/02/202378,217 mi+346 mi
- 23/01/202480,298 mi+2,081 mi
- 30/01/202582,126 mi+1,828 mi
- 07/01/202683,520 mi+1,394 mi
Average of roughly 1,676 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: Good
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