2003 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · LS03 DYV
2003 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 133,111 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LS03 DYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2025
- 133,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LS03 DYV Mileage History
- 09/01/2023114,859 mi
- 09/01/2023114,859 mi
- 08/01/2024130,259 mi+15,400 mi
- 10/01/2024130,258 mi-1 mi
- 08/03/2025133,111 mi+2,853 mi
Average of roughly 8,450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LS03 DYV 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 (LS03 DYV) between January 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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