2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · IIB 1170
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 99,970 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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IIB 1170 Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 99,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
IIB 1170 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (IIB 1170) between April 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
IIB 1170 Mileage History
- 27/04/200736,662 mi
- 11/04/200844,813 mi+8,151 mi
- 22/04/200949,522 mi+4,709 mi
- 28/04/201052,043 mi+2,521 mi
- 04/05/201156,515 mi+4,472 mi
- 02/05/201258,701 mi+2,186 mi
- 30/04/201361,462 mi+2,761 mi
- 16/04/201464,414 mi+2,952 mi
- 27/04/201566,448 mi+2,034 mi
- 17/05/201673,052 mi+6,604 mi
- 17/05/201673,052 mi
- 16/05/201781,047 mi+7,995 mi
- 17/05/201781,048 mi+1 mi
- 18/04/201886,056 mi+5,008 mi
- 09/05/201989,045 mi+2,989 mi
- 11/07/202090,456 mi+1,411 mi
- 13/07/202194,038 mi+3,582 mi
- 05/07/202295,023 mi+985 mi
- 12/07/202396,467 mi+1,444 mi
- 12/07/202396,467 mi
- 19/07/202497,500 mi+1,033 mi
- 17/07/202598,901 mi+1,401 mi
- 15/07/202699,970 mi+1,069 mi
- 15/07/202699,970 mi
Average of roughly 3,294 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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