2003 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · YD03 FVC
2003 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 102,584 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/04/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,584 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
YD03 FVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2026
- 102,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YD03 FVC Mileage History
- 25/02/202294,152 mi
- 01/03/202396,974 mi+2,822 mi
- 21/03/202397,011 mi+37 mi
- 18/04/202499,905 mi+2,894 mi
- 23/07/2026102,584 mi+2,679 mi
Average of roughly 1,914 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YD03 FVC 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 C (YD03 FVC) between February 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability corroded and snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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