2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · A17 BAR
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 66,394 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2148cc
A17 BAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 66,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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A17 BAR Mileage History
- 30/03/202355,624 mi
- 19/06/202356,417 mi+793 mi
- 03/07/202460,711 mi+4,294 mi
- 17/09/202566,316 mi+5,605 mi
- 01/10/202566,394 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 4,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A17 BAR 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 (A17 BAR) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii”; “Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
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