2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FY03 PCV
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2003. Recorded mileage 132,276 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY03 PCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 132,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY03 PCV 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 (FY03 PCV) between January 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 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: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
FY03 PCV Mileage History
- 12/01/2023123,310 mi
- 12/01/2024126,679 mi+3,369 mi
- 16/04/2024126,759 mi+80 mi
- 14/04/2025132,275 mi+5,516 mi
- 23/04/2025132,276 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,937 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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