2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · M88 KAE
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 175,568 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M88 KAE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2024
- 175,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M88 KAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (M88 KAE) between February 2023 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2024 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: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
M88 KAE Mileage History
- 28/02/2023169,413 mi
- 20/03/2023169,447 mi+34 mi
- 13/06/2024175,568 mi+6,121 mi
Average of roughly 4,772 miles per year across 3 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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