2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · 150 WJ

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz E remains roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 15 October 2025 at 110,681 miles which passed with no defects recorded. The vehicle has shown consistent clean results across the last three successive annual tests, indicating no worsening mechanical faults and no outstanding advisories carried forward. Annual mileage sits remarkably low for a 23-year-old executive saloon. The record shows 107,059 miles in October 2022, rising to 108,499 by 17 October 2023, then 109,701 in October 2024 and 110,681 in October 2025. That equates to roughly 1,200 miles per year over this period. A failed test on 9 October 2023 at 108,471 miles, just eight days before the pass, recorded no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentational rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The sparse, clean history gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. Given the low yearly use and the nine-year gap implied since the earliest listed test, a buyer should still inspect for age-related corrosion on structural subframes and suspension mounting points, as standing vehicles often develop hidden rust where moisture gathers. The front suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers deserve hands-on checks for stiffness or binding after long idle periods, even though no advisories flag them. Verify the true odometer reading against service stamps and V5C, since the flat mileage curve may reflect gentle use or partial history gaps. A pre-purchase inspection beneath the sills and around the rear axle will confirm the MOT record's clean status holds up against physical wear.