2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FA03 MYR
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 194,071 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA03 MYR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/08/2023
- 194,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA03 MYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (FA03 MYR) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FA03 MYR Mileage History
- 16/08/2022192,333 mi
- 22/08/2022192,364 mi+31 mi
- 18/08/2023194,071 mi+1,707 mi
Average of roughly 1,730 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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