2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · LF53 SMV
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 151,778 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF53 SMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2024
- 151,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF53 SMV 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 (LF53 SMV) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LF53 SMV Mileage History
- 03/12/2021139,154 mi
- 14/12/2022143,221 mi+4,067 mi
- 14/12/2022143,236 mi+15 mi
- 07/12/2023147,853 mi+4,617 mi
- 14/12/2024151,778 mi+3,925 mi
Average of roughly 4,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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