2003 Mercedes E 3.2L Diesel · OU53 YZK
2003 Mercedes E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 229,478 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2019.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU53 YZK Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2018
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU53 YZK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes E (OU53 YZK) between October 2006 and December 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2018 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
OU53 YZK Mileage History
- 07/10/200687,999 mi
- 20/09/2007105,369 mi+17,370 mi
- 08/10/2008109,952 mi+4,583 mi
- 08/10/2008109,052 mi-900 mi
- 21/09/2009114,358 mi+5,306 mi
- 23/09/2010133,238 mi+18,880 mi
- 23/09/2011153,694 mi+20,456 mi
- 10/01/2013168,961 mi+15,267 mi
- 10/01/2013168,961 mi
- 29/05/2014169,839 mi+878 mi
- 10/06/2014169,853 mi+14 mi
- 12/06/2015201,716 mi+31,863 mi
- 12/06/2015201,716 mi
- 14/06/2016229,478 mi+27,762 mi
Average of roughly 14,606 miles per year across 14 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
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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