2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · MA03 SBX
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04/04/2003. Recorded mileage 131,313 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
MA03 SBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 131,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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 SBX Mileage History
- 16/06/2023116,896 mi
- 13/06/2024124,949 mi+8,053 mi
- 14/06/2024124,954 mi+5 mi
- 11/06/2025131,129 mi+6,175 mi
- 11/06/2025131,313 mi+184 mi
Average of roughly 7,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MA03 SBX 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 SBX) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 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: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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