2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.6L Petrol · VO52 AEC
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2003. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO52 AEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2024
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO52 AEC 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 (VO52 AEC) between January 2023 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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