2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.6L Petrol · RF03 DVG
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 178,199 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF03 DVG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 178,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF03 DVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (RF03 DVG) between June 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dir”.
RF03 DVG Mileage History
- 28/06/200646,381 mi
- 23/06/200767,832 mi+21,451 mi
- 28/06/200879,681 mi+11,849 mi
- 17/12/200885,299 mi+5,618 mi
- 05/02/201091,943 mi+6,644 mi
- 06/02/201091,943 mi
- 18/02/201199,574 mi+7,631 mi
- 13/08/2012108,726 mi+9,152 mi
- 11/07/2013112,555 mi+3,829 mi
- 29/07/2015112,588 mi+33 mi
- 27/07/2016119,158 mi+6,570 mi
- 04/07/2017126,032 mi+6,874 mi
- 15/05/2018137,842 mi+11,810 mi
- 25/04/2019141,108 mi+3,266 mi
- 09/11/2020148,446 mi+7,338 mi
- 08/11/2021152,432 mi+3,986 mi
- 27/10/2022158,252 mi+5,820 mi
- 11/11/2023163,016 mi+4,764 mi
- 05/11/2024169,214 mi+6,198 mi
- 12/11/2025175,245 mi+6,031 mi
- 22/10/2026178,199 mi+2,954 mi
Average of roughly 6,488 miles per year across 21 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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