2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · FE53 ODF
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 156,488 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE53 ODF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
- 156,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE53 ODF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (FE53 ODF) between August 2006 and April 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
FE53 ODF Mileage History
- 30/08/200617,136 mi
- 11/09/200728,703 mi+11,567 mi
- 20/08/200838,389 mi+9,686 mi
- 26/08/200947,081 mi+8,692 mi
- 25/08/201055,305 mi+8,224 mi
- 25/08/201055,305 mi
- 14/10/201167,167 mi+11,862 mi
- 30/10/201273,736 mi+6,569 mi
- 18/10/201379,960 mi+6,224 mi
- 28/10/201487,348 mi+7,388 mi
- 13/11/201594,902 mi+7,554 mi
- 16/11/201594,903 mi+1 mi
- 28/10/2016102,167 mi+7,264 mi
- 23/11/2017107,821 mi+5,654 mi
- 10/10/2018112,394 mi+4,573 mi
- 11/11/2019128,515 mi+16,121 mi
- 13/11/2019128,515 mi
- 29/10/2020136,656 mi+8,141 mi
- 17/11/2020136,656 mi
- 18/11/2020136,656 mi
- 19/04/2023140,793 mi+4,137 mi
- 19/04/2023140,793 mi
- 25/04/2024149,416 mi+8,623 mi
- 09/04/2025156,488 mi+7,072 mi
Average of roughly 7,488 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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