2003 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · LO03 CSX
2003 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 97,049 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO03 CSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 97,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO03 CSX 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 C (LO03 CSX) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
LO03 CSX Mileage History
- 03/07/202392,607 mi
- 03/06/202495,037 mi+2,430 mi
- 03/06/202495,037 mi
- 23/06/202597,049 mi+2,012 mi
- 23/06/202597,049 mi
Average of roughly 2,251 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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