2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · DG53 RFJ
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 12/11/2003. Recorded mileage 96,679 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3222cc
DG53 RFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 96,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 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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DG53 RFJ Mileage History
- 02/09/202291,344 mi
- 15/08/202393,082 mi+1,738 mi
- 20/08/202494,511 mi+1,429 mi
- 22/08/202494,515 mi+4 mi
- 02/09/202596,679 mi+2,164 mi
Average of roughly 1,778 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG53 RFJ 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 (DG53 RFJ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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