2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · MA53 MXY
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 231,225 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA53 MXY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/01/2025
- 231,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA53 MXY 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 (MA53 MXY) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
MA53 MXY Mileage History
- 10/01/2023192,947 mi
- 20/01/2023192,976 mi+29 mi
- 11/01/2024209,955 mi+16,979 mi
- 18/01/2024210,056 mi+101 mi
- 29/01/2025231,225 mi+21,169 mi
Average of roughly 18,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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