2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · FT03 KFW
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 139,257 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT03 KFW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2022
- 139,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT03 KFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (FT03 KFW) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 August 2022 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm tread 225/45 zr 17 94w (5.2.3 (e))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
FT03 KFW Mileage History
- 22/08/2022139,256 mi
- 23/08/2022139,257 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 396 miles per year across 2 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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