2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.6L Petrol · HF53 DYC
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 163,864 miles. MOT valid until 04 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF53 DYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 163,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF53 DYC 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 (HF53 DYC) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 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), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (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 arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
HF53 DYC Mileage History
- 09/01/2023150,640 mi
- 20/12/2023155,270 mi+4,630 mi
- 30/12/2024160,051 mi+4,781 mi
- 06/04/2025160,399 mi+348 mi
- 19/03/2026163,864 mi+3,465 mi
Average of roughly 4,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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