2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.7L Diesel · OW03 KYU
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.7L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 140,538 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW03 KYU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2023
- 140,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW03 KYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (OW03 KYU) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2023 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: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
OW03 KYU Mileage History
- 12/09/2022133,167 mi
- 21/09/2023140,535 mi+7,368 mi
- 26/09/2023140,538 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,104 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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