2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · RE53 FHW
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 155,050 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE53 FHW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 155,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE53 FHW 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 (RE53 FHW) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
RE53 FHW Mileage History
- 13/07/2022154,931 mi
- 06/07/2023154,996 mi+65 mi
- 22/06/2026155,041 mi+45 mi
- 11/07/2026155,050 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 30 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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