2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · KS53 YMK
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 139,191 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS53 YMK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2023
- 139,191 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.
KS53 YMK 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 (KS53 YMK) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KS53 YMK Mileage History
- 10/01/2022135,705 mi
- 12/01/2022135,714 mi+9 mi
- 05/01/2023139,179 mi+3,465 mi
- 06/01/2023139,191 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 3,527 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- SBC Brake System FailureSerious
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- Airmatic Air Spring / Compressor FailureSerious
Ageing air struts and compressors can leave one corner low or the whole car slow to raise.
- Rear SAM / Water Ingress FaultsModerate
Water entering the boot can upset the rear electrical module, causing lighting and locking faults.
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