2003 Mercedes-Benz E 5.4L Petrol · KY53 UEW
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (5.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 141,536 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KY53 UEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 141,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY53 UEW 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 (KY53 UEW) between December 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
KY53 UEW Mileage History
- 15/12/2021136,632 mi
- 17/11/2022137,336 mi+704 mi
- 03/01/2024139,457 mi+2,121 mi
- 28/05/2025141,530 mi+2,073 mi
- 29/05/2025141,536 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,420 miles per year across 5 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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