2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · YL53 AAE
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 172,376 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YL53 AAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 172,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YL53 AAE Mileage History
- 08/02/2024161,597 mi
- 19/02/2024161,616 mi+19 mi
- 21/02/2025165,976 mi+4,360 mi
- 17/02/2026172,376 mi+6,400 mi
- 18/02/2026172,376 mi
Average of roughly 5,312 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL53 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 (YL53 AAE) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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