2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · YH03 MPU
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 122,087 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH03 MPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 122,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH03 MPU 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 (YH03 MPU) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 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 (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
YH03 MPU Mileage History
- 20/10/2023112,844 mi
- 09/10/2024115,114 mi+2,270 mi
- 09/10/2024115,114 mi
- 06/11/2025122,087 mi+6,973 mi
- 12/11/2025122,087 mi
Average of roughly 4,476 miles per year across 5 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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