2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · PE03 FHK
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 53,268 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE03 FHK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 53,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE03 FHK 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 (PE03 FHK) between September 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PE03 FHK Mileage History
- 21/09/202244,022 mi
- 29/08/202347,468 mi+3,446 mi
- 02/09/202449,709 mi+2,241 mi
- 02/09/202449,709 mi
- 19/01/202653,268 mi+3,559 mi
Average of roughly 2,777 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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