2003 Mercedes E 3.2L Diesel · FP53 VGG
2003 Mercedes E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 131,024 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,024 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
FP53 VGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 131,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FP53 VGG Mileage History
- 08/02/2023126,241 mi
- 16/02/2023126,249 mi+8 mi
- 20/02/2024128,456 mi+2,207 mi
- 15/04/2024128,470 mi+14 mi
- 08/05/2025131,024 mi+2,554 mi
Average of roughly 2,130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FP53 VGG 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 E (FP53 VGG) between February 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Brake valve leaking abs pump (1.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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