2003 Mercedes-Benz E 1.8L Petrol · KS53 AUC
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 127,691 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS53 AUC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/11/2024
- 127,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS53 AUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (KS53 AUC) between September 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 ”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
KS53 AUC Mileage History
- 12/09/2022113,560 mi
- 12/09/2022113,560 mi
- 05/11/2024127,691 mi+14,131 mi
Average of roughly 6,576 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Airmatic Air Spring / Compressor FailureSerious
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- Rear SAM / Water Ingress FaultsModerate
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