2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · JJ03 NPJ
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 102,564 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JJ03 NPJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 102,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JJ03 NPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (JJ03 NPJ) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
JJ03 NPJ Mileage History
- 05/04/202292,204 mi
- 19/05/202398,652 mi+6,448 mi
- 15/05/2024103,320 mi+4,668 mi
- 09/05/2025102,564 mi-756 mi
Average of roughly 3,349 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
Radiator can leak coolant into the transmission fluid, destroying the gearbox.
- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
The 1.8 Kompressor petrol engine uses a timing chain that stretches over time, causing rattling on cold start. In severe cases the chain can jump, destroying the engine.
- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
W203s are notorious for corrosion around the wheel arches, sills and bootlid edges. Structural corrosion on sills and subframe mounting areas is an MOT failure.
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