2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · FG53 UVA
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 15 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 167,877 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG53 UVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2026
- 167,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG53 UVA 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 (FG53 UVA) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint cov”.
FG53 UVA Mileage History
- 30/05/2023148,094 mi
- 30/05/2023148,096 mi+2 mi
- 10/06/2024152,126 mi+4,030 mi
- 22/08/2025156,767 mi+4,641 mi
- 28/07/2026167,877 mi+11,110 mi
Average of roughly 6,256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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