2003 Mercedes E 2.1L Diesel · KY53 UFR
2003 Mercedes E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 172,046 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2016.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY53 UFR Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2015
- 172,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY53 UFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes E (KY53 UFR) between May 2006 and January 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
KY53 UFR Mileage History
- 24/05/200619,801 mi
- 25/05/200619,801 mi
- 22/05/200741,641 mi+21,840 mi
- 09/05/200862,862 mi+21,221 mi
- 22/05/200982,506 mi+19,644 mi
- 13/05/2010106,359 mi+23,853 mi
- 18/01/2011119,387 mi+13,028 mi
- 11/01/2012142,213 mi+22,826 mi
- 07/01/2013166,976 mi+24,763 mi
- 07/01/2014169,455 mi+2,479 mi
- 13/01/2015172,046 mi+2,591 mi
Average of roughly 17,621 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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