2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · LB52 OLA
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 07 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 149,359 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB52 OLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 149,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LB52 OLA 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 (LB52 OLA) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LB52 OLA Mileage History
- 23/03/2022127,461 mi
- 23/03/2022127,461 mi
- 28/04/2023130,480 mi+3,019 mi
- 22/04/2024137,666 mi+7,186 mi
- 14/05/2025149,359 mi+11,693 mi
Average of roughly 6,965 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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