The road tax status for BN53 ECW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for BN53 ECW?

The MOT for BN53 ECW is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of BN53 ECW?

The recorded mileage for BN53 ECW is 214,491 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BN53 ECW ULEZ compliant?

No, BN53 ECW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Petrol · BN53 ECW

BN53 ECW

2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 214,491 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin: 2003 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05 Dec 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 214,491 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

3199cc

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BN53 ECW Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
214,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)

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BN53 ECW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Oct 2026, 03:59

MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (BN53 ECW) between September 2006 and December 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 67 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: “All outline marker lamps do not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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BN53 ECW Mileage History

21/09/200638,310 mi
22/08/200764,923 mi+26,613 mi
01/09/200892,232 mi+27,309 mi
17/09/2009115,281 mi+23,049 mi
20/09/2010134,010 mi+18,729 mi
22/09/2011148,892 mi+14,882 mi
25/09/2012158,438 mi+9,546 mi
27/10/20130 mi-158,438 mi
01/12/2014164,470 mi+164,470 mi
10/03/2015164,542 mi+72 mi
10/03/2015164,542 mi
04/04/2016171,922 mi+7,380 mi
11/04/2016171,951 mi+29 mi
11/04/2017180,340 mi+8,389 mi
13/04/2018188,662 mi+8,322 mi
03/04/2019194,264 mi+5,602 mi
03/12/2020204,971 mi+10,707 mi
06/12/2021207,806 mi+2,835 mi
15/11/2022210,199 mi+2,393 mi
15/11/2022210,200 mi+1 mi
27/11/2023210,750 mi+550 mi
29/11/2024211,738 mi+988 mi
03/12/2024211,739 mi+1 mi
03/12/2025214,491 mi+2,752 mi
03/12/2025214,491 mi

Average of roughly 9,176 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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