2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · RGZ 1023
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 109,004 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,004 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- 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.
RGZ 1023 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2024
- 109,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RGZ 1023 Mileage History
- 01/02/202298,612 mi
- 03/02/2023107,230 mi+8,618 mi
- 30/03/2023107,243 mi+13 mi
- 30/03/2023107,255 mi+12 mi
- 27/03/2024109,004 mi+1,749 mi
Average of roughly 4,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RGZ 1023 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 (RGZ 1023) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2024 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: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))”; “Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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