2003 Mercedes-Benz E 4.3L Petrol · LC03 YVS
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (4.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 264,573 km. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 264,573 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LC03 YVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 264,573 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LC03 YVS Odometer History
- 26/01/2022146,060 mi
- 26/01/2022146,062 mi+2 mi
- 21/08/2024147,839 mi+1,777 mi
- 27/08/2025150,785 mi+2,946 mi
- 01/09/2026264,573 km
Average of roughly 25,779 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC03 YVS 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 (LC03 YVS) between January 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 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 (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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