2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · YD52 AJD

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following the November 2023 pass at 132,008 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test on 6 November 2023 recorded no defects. Prior to that, the 23 October 2023 attempt failed at 132,000 miles yet listed no defects, a pattern repeated when the 8 November 2021 test failed at 121,073 miles with no defects logged before a pass two days later at 121,077 miles. Such fail-with-no-defect outcomes typically reflect administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical fault. The odometer shows 132,008 miles against a 2003 build date, equating to roughly 5,739 miles per year, which is low for a 23-year-old executive saloon. Annual accumulation stayed modest: 121,077 miles in November 2021 rose to 125,782 by September 2022, then 132,000 by October 2023. The sparse record shows clean passes in 2022 and 2021 between the two anomaly failures, with no advisories or worn consumables ever flagged across the five entries. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc condition given the car's age and likely periods of standing that low use implies. The DVSA data never cited corrosion or structural integrity concerns, but a 2003 Mercedes-Benz chassis demands scrutiny for underbody rust and subframe condition that a no-defect test may not detail. Verify the two failed-with-no-defect entries with the presenting garage to confirm no suppressed mechanical findings exist on the vehicle's file.