2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · FL03 RYC
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 190,159 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL03 RYC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2023
- 190,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL03 RYC 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 (FL03 RYC) between April 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”; “Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
FL03 RYC Mileage History
- 21/04/2022187,785 mi
- 31/05/2022187,869 mi+84 mi
- 29/07/2023190,159 mi+2,290 mi
Average of roughly 1,869 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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