2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LE03 VDG
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 138,050 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LE03 VDG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 138,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE03 VDG 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 (LE03 VDG) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
LE03 VDG Mileage History
- 30/04/2022121,175 mi
- 18/04/2023127,414 mi+6,239 mi
- 10/05/2024133,122 mi+5,708 mi
- 11/05/2024133,128 mi+6 mi
- 09/05/2025138,050 mi+4,922 mi
Average of roughly 5,578 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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