2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · RH03 HRH
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 05 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 205,898 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RH03 HRH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2022
- 205,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RH03 HRH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (RH03 HRH) between October 2022 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RH03 HRH Mileage History
- 17/10/2022205,859 mi
- 15/12/2022205,898 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 240 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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