2003 Mercedes-Benz E 5.4L Petrol · M45 OUM
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (5.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 148,946 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M45 OUM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 148,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M45 OUM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (M45 OUM) between March 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
M45 OUM Mileage History
- 16/03/200639,682 mi
- 17/03/200639,683 mi+1 mi
- 26/02/200856,965 mi+17,282 mi
- 26/02/200965,528 mi+8,563 mi
- 24/02/201071,801 mi+6,273 mi
- 26/02/201071,843 mi+42 mi
- 18/02/201178,448 mi+6,605 mi
- 21/02/201288,261 mi+9,813 mi
- 21/02/20132,047 mi-86,214 mi
- 31/01/2014104,251 mi+102,204 mi
- 18/02/2015112,033 mi+7,782 mi
- 16/12/2015121,202 mi+9,169 mi
- 19/11/2016125,125 mi+3,923 mi
- 09/12/2017130,149 mi+5,024 mi
- 18/12/2018135,361 mi+5,212 mi
- 14/12/2019141,622 mi+6,261 mi
- 18/12/2020145,861 mi+4,239 mi
- 18/12/2020145,919 mi+58 mi
- 08/12/2021147,373 mi+1,454 mi
- 16/12/2022147,942 mi+569 mi
- 19/12/2022147,942 mi
- 10/01/2024148,720 mi+778 mi
- 30/06/2026148,946 mi+226 mi
Average of roughly 5,385 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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