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2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · RV03 BCY

RV03 BCY

2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 08 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 146,546 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin
2003 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
146,546 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
3222cc
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RV03 BCY Key Findings

  • 29 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
  • 146,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

RV03 BCY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 14:17
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (RV03 BCY) between July 2006 and March 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Windscreen (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 52 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: “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

RV03 BCY Mileage History

  1. 27/07/200649,758 mi
  2. 25/07/200761,584 mi+11,826 mi
  3. 25/07/200761,584 mi
  4. 28/07/200872,684 mi+11,100 mi
  5. 28/07/200872,684 mi
  6. 05/08/200983,635 mi+10,951 mi
  7. 05/08/200983,635 mi
  8. 06/08/201095,318 mi+11,683 mi
  9. 13/07/201199,152 mi+3,834 mi
  10. 12/07/2012102,688 mi+3,536 mi
  11. 01/08/2013106,058 mi+3,370 mi
  12. 01/08/2013106,058 mi
  13. 21/07/2014110,744 mi+4,686 mi
  14. 30/07/2015113,370 mi+2,626 mi
  15. 30/07/2015113,370 mi
  16. 28/07/2016115,030 mi+1,660 mi
  17. 19/07/2017116,750 mi+1,720 mi
  18. 20/07/2018117,989 mi+1,239 mi
  19. 23/07/2018118,006 mi+17 mi
  20. 06/08/2019118,915 mi+909 mi
  21. 06/08/2020120,180 mi+1,265 mi
  22. 31/08/2021120,863 mi+683 mi
  23. 03/09/2021120,898 mi+35 mi
  24. 04/10/2022122,535 mi+1,637 mi
  25. 28/03/2023122,568 mi+33 mi
  26. 03/04/2024127,342 mi+4,774 mi
  27. 04/04/2024127,342 mi
  28. 21/03/2025129,979 mi+2,637 mi
  29. 28/03/2026146,546 mi+16,567 mi

Average of roughly 4,921 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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