2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.6L Petrol · GM03 YML
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 63,784 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GM03 YML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 63,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GM03 YML 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 (GM03 YML) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GM03 YML Mileage History
- 05/09/202259,211 mi
- 09/09/202259,263 mi+52 mi
- 07/09/202360,512 mi+1,249 mi
- 10/09/202461,458 mi+946 mi
- 09/09/202563,784 mi+2,326 mi
Average of roughly 1,519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- SBC Brake System FailureSerious
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- Airmatic Air Spring / Compressor FailureSerious
Ageing air struts and compressors can leave one corner low or the whole car slow to raise.
- Rear SAM / Water Ingress FaultsModerate
Water entering the boot can upset the rear electrical module, causing lighting and locking faults.
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