2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · WP03 CFD
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 09 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 244,750 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 244,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP03 CFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 244,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP03 CFD 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 (WP03 CFD) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 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: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))”; “Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
WP03 CFD Mileage History
- 15/04/2024227,784 mi
- 15/04/2024227,785 mi+1 mi
- 16/04/2025238,388 mi+10,603 mi
- 24/04/2025238,407 mi+19 mi
- 23/04/2026244,750 mi+6,343 mi
Average of roughly 8,396 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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