2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · LX03 XML
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 107,648 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX03 XML Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2024
- 107,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX03 XML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (LX03 XML) between July 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
LX03 XML Mileage History
- 19/07/200614,387 mi
- 13/07/200719,177 mi+4,790 mi
- 13/07/200719,177 mi
- 18/07/200825,549 mi+6,372 mi
- 20/07/200930,825 mi+5,276 mi
- 12/08/200930,831 mi+6 mi
- 12/08/200930,831 mi
- 13/07/201039,712 mi+8,881 mi
- 11/08/201149,779 mi+10,067 mi
- 11/08/201253,884 mi+4,105 mi
- 14/08/201253,884 mi
- 11/10/201360,547 mi+6,663 mi
- 10/10/201470,016 mi+9,469 mi
- 13/10/201470,072 mi+56 mi
- 08/10/201576,862 mi+6,790 mi
- 10/10/201682,800 mi+5,938 mi
- 22/09/201787,173 mi+4,373 mi
- 19/09/201889,905 mi+2,732 mi
- 07/10/201994,374 mi+4,469 mi
- 06/10/202098,210 mi+3,836 mi
- 12/10/202098,210 mi
- 30/09/2021101,176 mi+2,966 mi
- 30/09/2021101,176 mi
- 04/10/2022103,419 mi+2,243 mi
- 02/02/2024107,648 mi+4,229 mi
- 02/02/2024107,648 mi
Average of roughly 5,317 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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