2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · SC03 SZL
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/07/2003. Recorded mileage 97,639 miles. MOT valid until 19/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
SC03 SZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 97,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SC03 SZL Mileage History
- 29/02/202489,618 mi
- 04/03/202593,643 mi+4,025 mi
- 05/03/202593,643 mi
- 15/04/202697,599 mi+3,956 mi
- 21/04/202697,639 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 3,747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC03 SZL 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 (SC03 SZL) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BRAKE CONTROL (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BRAKE CONTROL (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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