2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · RV03 BKU
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2003. Recorded mileage 100,275 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV03 BKU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 100,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV03 BKU 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 (RV03 BKU) between February 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure back of seat not secure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm cut in two places (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))”.
RV03 BKU Mileage History
- 28/02/202294,224 mi
- 29/09/202494,441 mi+217 mi
- 01/10/2025100,161 mi+5,720 mi
- 21/10/2025100,275 mi+114 mi
Average of roughly 1,661 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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