2003 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YV03 VVS
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 04 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 129,815 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YV03 VVS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2022
- 129,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YV03 VVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (YV03 VVS) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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