2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LR03 VRX
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 168,211 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR03 VRX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2023
- 168,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR03 VRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (LR03 VRX) between April 2006 and February 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LR03 VRX Mileage History
- 05/04/200637,342 mi
- 27/02/200741,875 mi+4,533 mi
- 05/03/200847,953 mi+6,078 mi
- 29/08/200956,405 mi+8,452 mi
- 29/08/200956,405 mi
- 02/09/201062,599 mi+6,194 mi
- 14/11/201167,825 mi+5,226 mi
- 26/11/201276,231 mi+8,406 mi
- 30/11/201276,231 mi
- 19/11/201385,171 mi+8,940 mi
- 01/12/201492,438 mi+7,267 mi
- 27/11/201599,401 mi+6,963 mi
- 01/12/2016108,202 mi+8,801 mi
- 08/12/2016108,202 mi
- 10/01/2018114,161 mi+5,959 mi
- 17/01/2019119,296 mi+5,135 mi
- 03/02/2020122,982 mi+3,686 mi
- 24/02/2021134,677 mi+11,695 mi
- 25/02/2021134,677 mi
- 22/02/2022152,953 mi+18,276 mi
- 23/02/2023168,211 mi+15,258 mi
Average of roughly 7,750 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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