2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Petrol · BP03 HBB
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 167,439 miles. MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP03 HBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 167,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP03 HBB 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 (BP03 HBB) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel ar”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel a”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BP03 HBB Mileage History
- 07/09/2024161,538 mi
- 30/08/2025163,303 mi+1,765 mi
- 30/08/2025163,303 mi
- 14/09/2026167,439 mi+4,136 mi
- 18/09/2026167,439 mi
Average of roughly 2,910 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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