BF03 OCJ

2003 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2003
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2685 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 19 March 2009
Last recorded mileage
71,651 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 62/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Mercedes has 4 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 71,651 miles.

The vehicle shows high annual usage of 20,231 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, which will accelerate wear on critical components.

Things to check

  • High annual mileage of 20,231 miles/yr (Apr 2006) — well above UK average of 8,000.
  • MOT failed 2008-03-20 for headlamp aim; passed same day, but indicates prior neglect.
  • Community-reported high-risk issues: timing chain and head gasket (common Mercedes 2003 diesel).
  • Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) is excellent for safety, but this 2003 model is 14 years older.

Working in its favour

  • No recurring failures or advisories on the same system across multiple MOT tests.
  • MOT passed 2006-04-26 with 71,651 miles, indicating a clean pass at that time.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) demonstrates strong safety features for its era.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Apr 2006: 71,651 mi PASSMar 2007: 89,203 mi PASSMar 2008: 105,591 mi FAILMar 2008: 105,591 mi PASS106k89k72kApr 2006Mar 2008

MOT test history — 3/4 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2006 PASS 71,651 mi None recorded
Mar 2007 PASS 89,203 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Mar 2008 FAIL 105,591 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Mar 2008 PASS 105,591 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF03 OCJ, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.