2003 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Diesel · YR53 NVE
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 120,731 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR53 NVE Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 120,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR53 NVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (YR53 NVE) between September 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear in hub marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
YR53 NVE Mileage History
- 15/09/200633,789 mi
- 18/10/200746,683 mi+12,894 mi
- 22/10/200746,841 mi+158 mi
- 11/10/200856,906 mi+10,065 mi
- 17/10/200962,227 mi+5,321 mi
- 05/11/201065,809 mi+3,582 mi
- 08/11/201065,815 mi+6 mi
- 10/10/201169,958 mi+4,143 mi
- 05/11/201272,070 mi+2,112 mi
- 06/11/201375,047 mi+2,977 mi
- 08/11/201477,681 mi+2,634 mi
- 06/11/201580,765 mi+3,084 mi
- 04/11/201682,437 mi+1,672 mi
- 05/11/201682,438 mi+1 mi
- 11/01/201883,653 mi+1,215 mi
- 17/12/201886,227 mi+2,574 mi
- 13/01/202090,144 mi+3,917 mi
- 08/01/202191,948 mi+1,804 mi
- 08/01/202191,948 mi
- 25/05/202397,689 mi+5,741 mi
- 25/05/202397,689 mi
- 21/05/2024111,760 mi+14,071 mi
- 29/05/2025116,300 mi+4,540 mi
- 08/06/2026120,707 mi+4,407 mi
- 18/06/2026120,731 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 4,401 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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