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
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1796 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 21 January 2027 (221 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 6,688 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 71/100
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 21 MOT tests on record with a 95% pass rate and 6,688 miles. The 2020 and 2022 MOT gaps, combined with known model weaknesses like timing chain and head gasket issues, warrant thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging 2,281 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 to 2021 (1,889 miles in 2 years) and subsequent very low annual mileage.
Things to check
- Extremely low annual mileage (2,281 mi/yr) for a 23-year-old vehicle suggests long periods of inactivity or potential issues.
- MOT history shows a 2020 and 2022 gap, indicating periods of SORN or unrecorded use.
- No detailed defect breakdown for the single 2023-01-23 failure, which is a significant omission for a 23-year-old vehicle.
- The 2003 Mercedes-Benz model has a history of timing chain and head gasket issues, which are expensive to repair.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027-01-21, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No dangerous defects or recurring major failures are recorded in the MOT history.
- The car has consistently passed its retests after any minor failures, showing prompt owner attention.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 20/21 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | PASS | 6,688 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2007 | PASS | 10,650 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2008 | PASS | 15,190 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2009 | PASS | 17,850 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2010 | PASS | 20,136 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2011 | PASS | 21,775 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2012 | PASS | 23,919 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2013 | PASS | 25,863 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2014 | PASS | 26,877 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 28,409 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 30,437 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 32,081 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 35,013 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 40,296 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 43,311 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 45,200 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2023 | FAIL | 47,648 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 47,648 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 49,509 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 50,548 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 52,538 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP03 WFX, 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.