2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · E5 JDR
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 113,933 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E5 JDR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 113,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E5 JDR 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 (E5 JDR) between August 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E5 JDR Mileage History
- 02/08/2024108,892 mi
- 05/08/2024108,892 mi
- 23/07/2025113,749 mi+4,857 mi
- 27/08/2025113,927 mi+178 mi
- 10/09/2025113,933 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,558 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: Poor
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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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