2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · KS53 AXG
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 206,960 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS53 AXG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2021
- 206,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS53 AXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (KS53 AXG) between February 2007 and October 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
KS53 AXG Mileage History
- 01/02/200746,137 mi
- 24/09/200869,224 mi+23,087 mi
- 16/09/200982,689 mi+13,465 mi
- 17/09/200982,715 mi+26 mi
- 24/09/201097,365 mi+14,650 mi
- 13/09/2011110,849 mi+13,484 mi
- 20/08/2012119,564 mi+8,715 mi
- 03/07/2013127,750 mi+8,186 mi
- 08/07/2013127,850 mi+100 mi
- 10/07/2014136,743 mi+8,893 mi
- 05/08/2015145,019 mi+8,276 mi
- 04/08/2016154,047 mi+9,028 mi
- 04/08/2017158,888 mi+4,841 mi
- 08/08/2017158,895 mi+7 mi
- 31/07/2018162,113 mi+3,218 mi
- 11/10/2019180,058 mi+17,945 mi
- 15/09/202062,235 mi-117,823 mi
- 07/10/2021206,933 mi+144,698 mi
- 13/10/2021206,960 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 10,942 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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