2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · MD03 OWU
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2003. Recorded mileage 103,955 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,955 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
MD03 OWU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2024
- 103,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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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MD03 OWU Mileage History
- 25/08/202282,727 mi
- 08/09/202382,904 mi+177 mi
- 09/09/2024103,942 mi+21,038 mi
- 18/09/2024103,955 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 10,268 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MD03 OWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (MD03 OWU) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2024 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: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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