2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · DV03 VVB
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09/06/2003. Recorded mileage 129,294 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
DV03 VVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2024
- 129,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DV03 VVB Mileage History
- 29/04/2022125,042 mi
- 30/05/2023125,043 mi+1 mi
- 13/06/2023125,052 mi+9 mi
- 12/06/2024129,294 mi+4,242 mi
- 14/06/2024129,294 mi
Average of roughly 1,999 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DV03 VVB 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 (DV03 VVB) between April 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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