2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · KE53 VJD
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 195,000 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KE53 VJD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2023
- 195,000 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.
KE53 VJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (KE53 VJD) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KE53 VJD Mileage History
- 27/11/2021173,140 mi
- 29/11/2022184,758 mi+11,618 mi
- 29/11/2022184,781 mi+23 mi
- 05/12/2023195,000 mi+10,219 mi
Average of roughly 10,817 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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