2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · 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
- 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: Good
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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DY53 FFH Mileage History
- 27/10/2021143,156 mi
- 03/11/2021143,156 mi
- 01/08/2025143,323 mi+167 mi
- 02/07/2026147,652 mi+4,329 mi
Average of roughly 961 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DY53 FFH MOT History
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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