2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · RV03 LXC
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 289,234 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 289,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV03 LXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2024
- 289,234 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.
RV03 LXC 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 (RV03 LXC) between December 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RV03 LXC Mileage History
- 14/12/2021267,409 mi
- 03/01/2023278,643 mi+11,234 mi
- 09/01/2023278,643 mi
- 11/01/2024289,234 mi+10,591 mi
- 17/01/2024289,234 mi
Average of roughly 10,435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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