2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.6L Petrol · OV53 EOO
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 130,184 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV53 EOO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 130,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV53 EOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (OV53 EOO) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
OV53 EOO Mileage History
- 06/10/2022116,703 mi
- 05/10/2023121,655 mi+4,952 mi
- 07/09/2024128,957 mi+7,302 mi
- 09/10/2025130,184 mi+1,227 mi
Average of roughly 4,481 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- SBC Brake System FailureSerious
The Sensotronic brake control unit can reach its cycle limit or fail internally, bringing warnings and expensive repairs.
- Airmatic Air Spring / Compressor FailureSerious
Ageing air struts and compressors can leave one corner low or the whole car slow to raise.
- Rear SAM / Water Ingress FaultsModerate
Water entering the boot can upset the rear electrical module, causing lighting and locking faults.
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