2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · MA03 AEV
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28/03/2003. Recorded mileage 278,892 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 278,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2148cc
MA03 AEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 278,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 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
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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MA03 AEV Mileage History
- 22/06/2022254,581 mi
- 19/06/2023265,474 mi+10,893 mi
- 10/06/2024207,640 mi-57,834 mi
- 09/06/2025278,889 mi+71,249 mi
- 09/06/2025278,892 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MA03 AEV 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 (MA03 AEV) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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