2003 Mercedes E 3.2L Diesel · KM53 VFX
2003 Mercedes E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 259,030 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 259,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3222cc
KM53 VFX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2016
- 259,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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KM53 VFX Mileage History
- 07/02/200758,529 mi
- 08/02/200758,529 mi
- 24/01/200879,441 mi+20,912 mi
- 20/01/2009103,671 mi+24,230 mi
- 08/01/2010131,529 mi+27,858 mi
- 05/01/2011154,556 mi+23,027 mi
- 06/01/2011154,557 mi+1 mi
- 05/12/2011172,082 mi+17,525 mi
- 07/12/2011172,082 mi
- 15/01/2013193,853 mi+21,771 mi
- 17/01/2013193,856 mi+3 mi
- 03/02/2014212,835 mi+18,979 mi
- 06/02/2014212,839 mi+4 mi
- 05/01/2015233,413 mi+20,574 mi
- 09/01/2015233,747 mi+334 mi
- 27/01/2016259,030 mi+25,283 mi
- 27/01/2016259,030 mi
Average of roughly 22,354 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
KM53 VFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes E (KM53 VFX) between February 2007 and January 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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