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2003 Mercedes E320 CDI Elegance Auto 3.2L Heavy oil · JKZ 9893

JKZ 9893

2003 Mercedes E320 CDI Elegance Auto (3.2L, heavy oil). First registered 09 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 180,859 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MERCEDES E320 CDI ELEGANCE AUTO
Year / Origin
2003
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 12 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
180,859 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required
Fuel & Engine
HEAVY OIL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
HEAVY OIL
Year
2003
Engine
3222cc
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JKZ 9893 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
  • 180,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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JKZ 9893 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Oct 2026, 13:09
MOT Analysis

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 E320 Cdi Elegance Auto (JKZ 9893) between September 2024 and January 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

JKZ 9893 Mileage History

  1. 20/09/2024172,191 mi
  2. 13/10/2024172,628 mi+437 mi
  3. 20/10/2024172,788 mi+160 mi
  4. 30/10/2024172,915 mi+127 mi
  5. 13/01/2026180,859 mi+7,944 mi

Average of roughly 6,596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
Older vehicle
Outstanding recall notice
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