2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.6L Petrol · G15 OHL
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 90,248 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G15 OHL Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 90,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G15 OHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (G15 OHL) between October 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
G15 OHL Mileage History
- 15/10/200634,011 mi
- 04/10/200736,332 mi+2,321 mi
- 15/10/200839,593 mi+3,261 mi
- 30/11/200946,815 mi+7,222 mi
- 29/11/2010500,029 mi+453,214 mi
- 28/11/201153,932 mi-446,097 mi
- 30/11/201257,399 mi+3,467 mi
- 30/11/201361,392 mi+3,993 mi
- 27/11/201465,855 mi+4,463 mi
- 16/11/201568,616 mi+2,761 mi
- 16/11/201670,592 mi+1,976 mi
- 09/11/201772,472 mi+1,880 mi
- 09/11/201772,472 mi
- 28/11/201873,822 mi+1,350 mi
- 28/11/201873,822 mi
- 25/11/201975,123 mi+1,301 mi
- 25/11/202075,998 mi+875 mi
- 24/11/202177,377 mi+1,379 mi
- 09/11/202278,409 mi+1,032 mi
- 09/11/202278,409 mi
- 23/11/202381,908 mi+3,499 mi
- 23/11/202486,290 mi+4,382 mi
- 10/11/202590,248 mi+3,958 mi
Average of roughly 2,949 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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