2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · BD53 SYT
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 97,117 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD53 SYT Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2024
- 97,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD53 SYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (BD53 SYT) between November 2006 and December 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
BD53 SYT Mileage History
- 08/11/20067,832 mi
- 25/10/200710,680 mi+2,848 mi
- 31/10/200815,448 mi+4,768 mi
- 14/10/200921,724 mi+6,276 mi
- 29/10/201029,109 mi+7,385 mi
- 28/10/201137,510 mi+8,401 mi
- 26/10/201255,088 mi+17,578 mi
- 26/10/201255,088 mi
- 13/11/201360,053 mi+4,965 mi
- 17/10/201463,836 mi+3,783 mi
- 17/11/201567,684 mi+3,848 mi
- 14/11/201667,834 mi+150 mi
- 13/11/201767,882 mi+48 mi
- 14/11/201867,892 mi+10 mi
- 15/11/201867,907 mi+15 mi
- 07/11/201967,923 mi+16 mi
- 16/11/202075,819 mi+7,896 mi
- 08/11/202182,676 mi+6,857 mi
- 24/11/202182,813 mi+137 mi
- 06/12/202286,164 mi+3,351 mi
- 06/12/202286,164 mi
- 13/11/202388,929 mi+2,765 mi
- 14/11/202388,929 mi
- 05/12/202497,117 mi+8,188 mi
Average of roughly 4,940 miles per year across 24 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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