2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · GV53 JBZ
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 157,227 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV53 JBZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2023
- 157,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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GV53 JBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (GV53 JBZ) between November 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
GV53 JBZ Mileage History
- 18/11/2021156,267 mi
- 21/11/2022157,212 mi+945 mi
- 19/08/2023157,227 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 549 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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