2003 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · YF03 VKA
2003 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 151,224 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Dec 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YF03 VKA Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2013
- 151,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF03 VKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes C (YF03 VKA) between March 2006 and September 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”.
YF03 VKA Mileage History
- 29/03/200616,789 mi
- 04/04/200722,570 mi+5,781 mi
- 02/04/200837,872 mi+15,302 mi
- 12/05/200965,872 mi+28,000 mi
- 12/05/200965,873 mi+1 mi
- 21/04/201092,667 mi+26,794 mi
- 28/04/201093,172 mi+505 mi
- 10/06/2011126,473 mi+33,301 mi
- 10/06/2011126,474 mi+1 mi
- 11/10/2012143,100 mi+16,626 mi
- 30/09/2013151,224 mi+8,124 mi
Average of roughly 17,907 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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