2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · DK53 EOU
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 195,490 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK53 EOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 195,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK53 EOU 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 (DK53 EOU) between November 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 May 2026 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: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DK53 EOU Mileage History
- 25/11/2022154,246 mi
- 22/11/2023156,038 mi+1,792 mi
- 26/11/2024178,848 mi+22,810 mi
- 30/11/2024178,859 mi+11 mi
- 02/05/2026195,490 mi+16,631 mi
Average of roughly 12,013 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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