2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · GL03 YJC

The vehicle last presented for MOT on 3 December 2021 at 230,164 miles and failed the test, with the DVLA record showing no specific defects logged against that failure. This single failed test nearly five years before today's date leaves the current roadworthiness entirely unverified. The maintenance trend cannot be judged as stable, worsening, or improving from one isolated entry, but the lapse since 2021 suggests the car may have been off the road, stored, or used without valid test cover. The odometer stood at 230,164 miles at the 2021 test, equating to roughly 10,000 miles per year across the car's 23 years. That figure is typical for a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and implies steady rather than abusive use. The record shows no earlier entries, so no rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps can be confirmed beyond the absence of any history before late 2021. A buyer must treat this car as untested since December 2021. The failed test with no defects noted points to an administrative or unrecorded fault condition; the tester may have flagged something not captured in the supplied data. Given the age and mileage, structural corrosion on subframes, suspension arms, and floor pans should be inspected closely, along with worn suspension bushes, tired coil springs, and brake disc wear from prolonged standing. Without a current pass, the vehicle is not roadworthy by default under UK law. Prior to any purchase, a fresh MOT and a physical inspection of exhaust emissions, brake binding, and chassis integrity are essential before relying on the car for road use.