2003 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · GS03 MGS
2003 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 126,439 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,439 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GS03 MGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2025
- 126,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GS03 MGS 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 C (GS03 MGS) between February 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 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 (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Power steering component modification unsafe power steering incorrect and insecure (2.1.5 (f) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
GS03 MGS Mileage History
- 14/02/2023126,082 mi
- 14/02/2024126,232 mi+150 mi
- 14/02/2024126,236 mi+4 mi
- 18/03/2025126,420 mi+184 mi
- 21/03/2025126,439 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 170 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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