2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.7L Diesel · YB03 VFF
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 117,453 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB03 VFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 117,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB03 VFF 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 (YB03 VFF) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YB03 VFF Mileage History
- 23/01/2023102,312 mi
- 18/01/2024109,911 mi+7,599 mi
- 19/01/2024109,912 mi+1 mi
- 28/11/2024117,403 mi+7,491 mi
- 23/02/2026117,453 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 4,907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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