MERCEDES SA03HSC MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	MERCEDES
Model	C
Colour	SILVER
Year of manufacture	2003
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Mar 2003
Vehicle age	23 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	12 May 2026
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Recent acquisition
Estimated current ownership	0.2 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,796 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	195 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~35 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£768

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 May 2027

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 06 Oct 2026

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: SA03HSC

MOT Expires In

days (06 Oct 2026)

Tax Expires In

286

days (01 May 2027)

Registration	SA03HSC
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	06 Oct 2026
MOT days remaining	79 days
Tax status	Taxed
Tax due date	01 May 2027
Tax days remaining	286 days
V5C last issued	12 May 2026
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	1477 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	2.8 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	95% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Worsening
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Above class average
MOT History Score	30/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	64/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£1,848 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£768
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£1,080
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Oil / Fluid Leaks
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	Not indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~5.9 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary MERCEDES C (2003), SILVER, PETROL, 1,796cc. Has completed 28 MOT tests, with a 75% pass rate (21 passed, 7 failed). Recorded 115,350 miles, averaging 5,909 miles/yr. 25 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 28/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2026-10-06
MOT pass rate	75%
Tests passed	21
Tests failed	7
Dangerous defects (total)	0
Major defects (total)	6
Minor defects (total)	0
Advisory items (total)	25
Pass / Fail trend	Worsening
vs. UK class average	Above class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (28 Tests)

MOT #28 2025-10-01 16:34

Test number: 172208890889

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Oct 2026

Odometer: 115,350 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £80 – £400

MOT #27 2025-10-01 16:34

Test number: 474677042849

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 115,350 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £180 – £1,000

MOT #26 2024-09-17 18:14

Test number: 634578563821

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Oct 2025

Odometer: 113,802 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £280 – £2,000

MOT #25 2023-09-19 18:25

Test number: 124816995645

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Oct 2024

Odometer: 112,211 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #24 2023-09-19 18:25

Test number: 456271940884

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 112,211 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #23 2022-10-03 18:30

Test number: 889533556006

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Oct 2023

Odometer: 110,586 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £400

MOT #22 2021-09-15 17:00

Test number: 114041342543

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Oct 2022

Odometer: 108,336 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £160 – £580

MOT #21 2020-09-18 11:13

Test number: 136348598036

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Oct 2021

Odometer: 105,642 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #20 2019-09-20 11:40

Test number: 630150246863

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Oct 2020

Odometer: 100,806 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £195 – £520

MOT #19 2019-09-13 12:05

Test number: 600568762213

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 100,806 MI

Items: 8

Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £745 – £2,520

MOT #18 2018-09-21 12:03

Test number: 640773171563

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Oct 2019

Odometer: 94,781 MI

Items: 1

Advisory REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £80 – £250

MOT #17 2018-09-21 12:03

Test number: 569140951156

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 94,781 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £230 – £650

MOT #16 2017-09-18 14:25

Test number: 961252508660

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Oct 2018

Odometer: 88,830 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #15 2016-09-23 15:14

Test number: 917957674083

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Oct 2017

Odometer: 82,438 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #14 2015-09-10 12:07

Test number: 741259785701

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Oct 2016

Odometer: 76,286 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £350 – £900

MOT #13 2014-09-24 11:24

Test number: 598497264299

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Oct 2015

Odometer: 71,887 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £120 – £360

MOT #12 2013-10-01 12:57

Test number: 247434673275

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Oct 2014

Odometer: 66,753 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #11 2012-10-04 18:24

Test number: 298218172253

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Oct 2013

Odometer: 62,829 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £400

MOT #10 2012-10-04 16:19

Test number: 668008272207

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 62,829 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fail Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £460 – £1,550

MOT #9 2011-10-07 18:24

Test number: 497350281243

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Oct 2012

Odometer: 58,575 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #8 2011-03-30 15:42

Test number: 557969481026

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 29 Mar 2012

Odometer: 56,673 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #7 2010-03-24 12:47

Test number: 622363480059

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Mar 2011

Odometer: 52,128 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £160 – £430

MOT #6 2010-03-24 09:37

Test number: 460553680034

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 52,128 MI

Items: 3

Fail Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £240 – £630

MOT #5 2009-03-26 16:44

Test number: 851285389096

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Mar 2010

Odometer: 46,028 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #4 2009-03-24 14:37

Test number: 100983589047

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 45,954 MI

Items: 5

Fail Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Fail Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory gearbox leaking oil

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £580 – £1,780

MOT #3 2008-03-15 08:55

Test number: 534485978094

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Mar 2009

Odometer: 40,257 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #2 2007-03-24 10:29

Test number: 394033687094

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Mar 2008

Odometer: 32,476 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2006-03-25 11:23

Test number: 482274486069

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Mar 2007

Odometer: 23,706 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	28
First registration	2006-03-25
Last registration	2025-10-01
Latest reading	115,350 miles
Annual avg (est.)	5,909 mi/yr
vs UK average	Below average
% of UK avg	83%
Mileage growth trend	Decreasing use
Wear level	92% — Very High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2006-03-25	23,706 miles
Registration #2	2007-03-24	32,476 miles
Registration #3	2008-03-15	40,257 miles
Registration #4	2009-03-24	45,954 miles
Registration #5	2009-03-26	46,028 miles
Registration #6	2010-03-24	52,128 miles
Registration #7	2010-03-24	52,128 miles
Registration #8	2011-03-30	56,673 miles
Registration #9	2011-10-07	58,575 miles
Registration #10	2012-10-04	62,829 miles
Registration #11	2012-10-04	62,829 miles
Registration #12	2013-10-01	66,753 miles
Registration #13	2014-09-24	71,887 miles
Registration #14	2015-09-10	76,286 miles
Registration #15	2016-09-23	82,438 miles
Registration #16	2017-09-18	88,830 miles
Registration #17	2018-09-21	94,781 miles
Registration #18	2018-09-21	94,781 miles
Registration #19	2019-09-13	100,806 miles
Registration #20	2019-09-20	100,806 miles
Registration #21	2020-09-18	105,642 miles
Registration #22	2021-09-15	108,336 miles
Registration #23	2022-10-03	110,586 miles
Registration #24	2023-09-19	112,211 miles
Registration #25	2023-09-19	112,211 miles
Registration #26	2024-09-17	113,802 miles
Registration #27	2025-10-01	115,350 miles
Registration #28	2025-10-01	115,350 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Exhaust System	×3
Ball Joint	×2
Suspension	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres	×5
Suspension	×4
Brake Pipes	×4
Wheel Bearing	×4
Oil Leak Repair	×3

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardCorrosion noted — inspect underbody, sills, and structural areas.
arrow_forwardAt 23 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.
arrow_forwardHigh mileage vehicle — check coolant system, gearbox oil, and driveshaft boots.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Major Defects

£550 – £2,000

6 defects found

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Advisory Items

£2,390 – £8,240

25 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£4,210 – £14,670

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£80 – £400

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£1,200

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£162

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£1,848

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.