2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · KO53 ENK
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 214,547 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KO53 ENK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 214,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KO53 ENK 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 (KO53 ENK) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KO53 ENK Mileage History
- 01/12/2023212,890 mi
- 01/12/2023212,890 mi
- 15/11/2024213,024 mi+134 mi
- 27/11/2024213,029 mi+5 mi
- 29/11/2025214,547 mi+1,518 mi
Average of roughly 830 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Airmatic Air Spring / Compressor FailureSerious
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- Rear SAM / Water Ingress FaultsModerate
Water entering the boot can upset the rear electrical module, causing lighting and locking faults.
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