2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · FP51 AAF
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 95,425 miles. MOT valid until 18/09/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
FP51 AAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 95,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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FP51 AAF Mileage History
- 16/09/202492,082 mi
- 20/09/202492,123 mi+41 mi
- 12/09/202594,788 mi+2,665 mi
- 12/09/202594,789 mi+1 mi
- 15/09/202695,425 mi+636 mi
Average of roughly 1,675 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FP51 AAF 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 (FP51 AAF) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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