2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · NB03 BZW
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 184,225 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NB03 BZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2023
- 184,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NB03 BZW 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 (NB03 BZW) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NB03 BZW Mileage History
- 08/12/2021148,648 mi
- 09/12/2021148,700 mi+52 mi
- 09/12/2021148,702 mi+2 mi
- 13/12/2022263,921 km
- 21/12/2023184,225 mi
Average of roughly 17,493 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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