2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Petrol · EM53 JOD
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, petrol). First registered 05/09/2003. Recorded mileage 250,017 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 250,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3199cc
EM53 JOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2023
- 250,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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EM53 JOD Mileage History
- 24/08/2022242,256 mi
- 30/08/2022242,257 mi+1 mi
- 25/08/2023250,017 mi+7,760 mi
- 26/08/2023250,017 mi
- 26/08/2023250,017 mi
Average of roughly 7,729 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EM53 JOD 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 (EM53 JOD) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2023 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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