2003 Mercedes E 3.2L Diesel · LY52 XWV
2003 Mercedes E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 148,459 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2016.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Apr 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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LY52 XWV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2015
- 148,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LY52 XWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes E (LY52 XWV) between January 2006 and February 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)”.
LY52 XWV Mileage History
- 25/01/200655,271 mi
- 27/01/200655,295 mi+24 mi
- 30/01/200769,745 mi+14,450 mi
- 06/02/200769,745 mi
- 14/02/200879,448 mi+9,703 mi
- 14/02/200879,448 mi
- 23/02/200992,691 mi+13,243 mi
- 22/02/2010102,163 mi+9,472 mi
- 11/02/2011111,467 mi+9,304 mi
- 14/02/2012123,145 mi+11,678 mi
- 08/02/2013132,406 mi+9,261 mi
- 18/02/2014140,253 mi+7,847 mi
- 16/02/2015148,459 mi+8,206 mi
Average of roughly 10,286 miles per year across 13 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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