2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · DU03 MWW
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 178,478 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU03 MWW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2023
- 178,478 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.
DU03 MWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (DU03 MWW) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DU03 MWW Mileage History
- 05/11/2021168,307 mi
- 14/11/2022174,519 mi+6,212 mi
- 14/11/2022174,519 mi
- 14/11/2023178,478 mi+3,959 mi
Average of roughly 5,026 miles per year across 4 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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- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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