2003 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · EX03 OCD
2003 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 180,500 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03/02/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,500 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
EX03 OCD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2014
- 180,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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EX03 OCD Mileage History
- 16/02/200666,436 mi
- 07/09/200762,777 mi-3,659 mi
- 10/09/200762,796 mi+19 mi
- 23/05/2009101,828 mi+39,032 mi
- 28/05/2010125,196 mi+23,368 mi
- 28/05/2010125,196 mi
- 04/06/2011142,701 mi+17,505 mi
- 06/06/2011142,701 mi
- 23/08/2012153,975 mi+11,274 mi
- 23/08/2012153,975 mi
- 27/08/2013165,391 mi+11,416 mi
- 01/09/2014180,500 mi+15,109 mi
- 01/09/2014180,500 mi
Average of roughly 13,357 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
EX03 OCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes C (EX03 OCD) between February 2006 and September 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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