2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · LJ03 OKA
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2003. Recorded mileage 170,392 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ03 OKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2025
- 170,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ03 OKA 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 (LJ03 OKA) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LJ03 OKA Mileage History
- 14/02/2023141,741 mi
- 06/02/2024157,836 mi+16,095 mi
- 06/02/2024157,836 mi
- 26/02/2025170,392 mi+12,556 mi
- 26/02/2025170,392 mi
Average of roughly 14,086 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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