2003 Mercedes E 5.4L Petrol · AV03 AEA
2003 Mercedes E (5.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 128,671 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/01/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/05/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 5439cc
AV03 AEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2024
- 128,671 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: Poor
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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AV03 AEA Mileage History
- 15/10/2021128,158 mi
- 10/12/2021128,165 mi+7 mi
- 11/07/2023128,177 mi+12 mi
- 03/01/2024128,671 mi+494 mi
- 03/01/2024128,671 mi
Average of roughly 231 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV03 AEA 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 E (AV03 AEA) between October 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 January 2024 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: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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