2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KB03 NLA
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09/06/2003. Recorded mileage 131,332 miles. MOT valid until 08/05/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
KB03 NLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 131,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KB03 NLA Mileage History
- 25/04/2024119,742 mi
- 26/04/2024119,746 mi+4 mi
- 09/05/2025125,270 mi+5,524 mi
- 09/05/2025125,272 mi+2 mi
- 02/05/2026131,332 mi+6,060 mi
Average of roughly 5,743 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KB03 NLA 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 (KB03 NLA) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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