Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · DY53 FFH

DY53 FFH

2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 05/09/2003. Recorded mileage 147,652 miles. MOT valid until 30/07/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin
2003 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/07/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
147,652 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/07/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
3222cc

DY53 FFH Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
  • 147,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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DY53 FFH Mileage History

  1. 27/10/2021143,156 mi
  2. 03/11/2021143,156 mi
  3. 01/08/2025143,323 mi+167 mi
  4. 02/07/2026147,652 mi+4,329 mi

Average of roughly 961 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

DY53 FFH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 13:21
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (DY53 FFH) between October 2021 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 July 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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: “Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both broken at top in rubber mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.

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