2003 Mercedes-Benz C 3.2L Petrol · NA03 JVE
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (3.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 119,727 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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NA03 JVE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2023
- 119,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA03 JVE 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 (NA03 JVE) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NA03 JVE Mileage History
- 17/02/2022117,537 mi
- 22/02/2022117,541 mi+4 mi
- 20/02/2023119,723 mi+2,182 mi
- 24/02/2023119,727 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,152 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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