2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KM03 XTU
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2003. Recorded mileage 137,129 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KM03 XTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2024
- 137,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KM03 XTU Mileage History
- 18/07/2022125,002 mi
- 09/06/2023130,275 mi+5,273 mi
- 09/06/2023130,279 mi+4 mi
- 26/06/2024137,129 mi+6,850 mi
- 26/06/2024137,129 mi
Average of roughly 6,247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KM03 XTU 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 (KM03 XTU) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2024 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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