2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · KT53 VMF
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 308,324 km. MOT expired on 30 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 308,324 km
- 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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KT53 VMF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/06/2024
- 308,324 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT53 VMF 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 (KT53 VMF) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
KT53 VMF Odometer History
- 23/05/2022161,577 mi
- 22/05/2023174,188 mi+12,611 mi
- 01/06/2023174,845 mi+657 mi
- 13/06/2024308,324 km
Average of roughly 71,292 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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