2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.7L Diesel · LT03 NBE
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.7L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 90,653 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT03 NBE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/08/2023
- 90,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT03 NBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (LT03 NBE) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg by ABS pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
LT03 NBE Mileage History
- 23/08/202288,312 mi
- 22/08/202390,653 mi+2,341 mi
Average of roughly 2,349 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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