2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KM03 XSW
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2003. Recorded mileage 148,958 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KM03 XSW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/12/2023
- 148,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KM03 XSW Mileage History
- 28/10/2021141,943 mi
- 16/12/2022145,763 mi+3,820 mi
- 16/12/2023148,958 mi+3,195 mi
Average of roughly 3,290 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
KM03 XSW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (KM03 XSW) between October 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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