2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · RX53 KCG
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 136,377 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX53 KCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 136,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX53 KCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (RX53 KCG) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 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: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
RX53 KCG Mileage History
- 25/07/2024133,268 mi
- 04/08/2025134,902 mi+1,634 mi
- 15/08/2025134,905 mi+3 mi
- 11/08/2026136,375 mi+1,470 mi
- 27/08/2026136,377 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,488 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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