2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · MT03 ARU
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06/08/2003. Recorded mileage 162,169 miles. MOT valid until 26/07/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,169 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
MT03 ARU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 162,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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MT03 ARU Mileage History
- 24/06/2024145,607 mi
- 17/06/2025147,523 mi+1,916 mi
- 17/06/2025147,523 mi
- 06/07/2026162,111 mi+14,588 mi
- 28/07/2026162,169 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 7,918 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MT03 ARU 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 (MT03 ARU) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 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 (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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