2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · DU53 AAE
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 167,512 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DU53 AAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 167,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DU53 AAE Mileage History
- 13/06/2024142,353 mi
- 13/06/2024142,357 mi+4 mi
- 19/06/2025155,631 mi+13,274 mi
- 20/06/2025155,686 mi+55 mi
- 03/07/2026167,512 mi+11,826 mi
Average of roughly 12,254 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DU53 AAE 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 E (DU53 AAE) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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