2003 Mercedes E 3.2L Diesel · SY53 YZU
2003 Mercedes E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 189,642 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2020. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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SY53 YZU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2019
- 189,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY53 YZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes E (SY53 YZU) between March 2007 and May 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
SY53 YZU Mileage History
- 30/03/200747,707 mi
- 02/02/200963,251 mi+15,544 mi
- 25/01/201084,024 mi+20,773 mi
- 31/01/201194,547 mi+10,523 mi
- 31/01/2012107,824 mi+13,277 mi
- 01/02/2012107,856 mi+32 mi
- 29/01/2013116,406 mi+8,550 mi
- 29/01/2014126,917 mi+10,511 mi
- 30/01/2014126,944 mi+27 mi
- 22/01/2015141,054 mi+14,110 mi
- 22/01/2015141,054 mi
- 29/01/2016156,015 mi+14,961 mi
- 07/02/2017171,736 mi+15,721 mi
- 17/02/2017171,816 mi+80 mi
- 22/05/2018184,898 mi+13,082 mi
- 03/05/2019189,642 mi+4,744 mi
Average of roughly 11,737 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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