2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · MK03 SVP
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 97,811 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK03 SVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2025
- 97,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MK03 SVP 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 (MK03 SVP) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MK03 SVP Mileage History
- 30/01/202388,469 mi
- 30/01/202493,386 mi+4,917 mi
- 30/01/202493,386 mi
- 23/01/202597,774 mi+4,388 mi
- 24/01/202597,811 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 4,707 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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