Est: £2,500 - £3,500
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ E500 AVANTGARDE AUTO
United Kingdom • 30 Apr 2026 • Lot 15
Vehicle Details
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Condition
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Odometer:
97,625 miles
OW03LGX
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RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
In Brief:
A tidy example of the flagship W211 E-Class
Finished in Melanite Black Metallic over a Cream leather interior
Owned by the current keeper for the past year
4 former keepers
Good history file including stamped service book up to '25
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A blend of luxury and performance, this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E 500 Avantgarde presents as a very tidy example of the desirable V8-powered W211 generation.
Finished in elegant Melanite Black Metallic - displaying a green shimmer in sunlight - over a Cream leather interior, it offers both presence and comfort in equal measure.
With just four former keepers and a genuine 97,625 miles recorded, this E-Class is a usable modern classic.
Maintenance & Condition:
The car is described as very tidy both inside and out, reflecting careful ownership.
It is accompanied by a comprehensive history file including the original Mercedes-Benz bookpack, Audio Manual, MOT certificates and a collection of servicing and maintenance invoi...
Points of note
£1,920
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,927
Median Price (Since 2020)
£25,272
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Feb 11 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
97,579 miles
Registration Date
2003-05-16
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 12 2026 with 97,579 miles
Failed
On Feb 11 2026 with 97,574 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Apr 17 2025 with 96,283 miles
Passed
On Nov 27 2019 with 93,506 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- slight play in front suspension both sides
- sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
Passed
On Nov 30 2018 with 89,550 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- n/s headlight pattern poor
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
Failed
On Nov 30 2018 with 89,550 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- n/s headlight pattern poor
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
Passed
On Oct 20 2017 with 48,008 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Passed
On Sep 29 2016 with 78,973 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Several small chips on windscreen
- Service wear and corrosion to front and rear brake discs
- Slight distortion n/s/f wheel rim inner bead
- Plastic covers liners and trays preventing full examination
- Some corrosion to front metal brake pipes
- Both front tyres wearing unevenly and close to service limits
Passed
On Aug 20 2015 with 69,189 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Failed
On Aug 17 2015 with 69,189 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Passed
On Jun 06 2014 with 60,580 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Uneven wear corrosion and scoring to front brake discs
- Advancing corrosion to front metal brake pipes
- General corrosion and deterioration to all brake hoses
- Both front tyres wearing unevenly, both carcasses deteriorating and n/s/f worn close to limits
- Service wear to rear brake discs and wearing close to limits
- Centre to rear exhaust mountings missing
- Oil leaks around gearbox area
- Plastic covers, trays, and liners preventing full examination on structure and components
Passed
On Apr 02 2013 with 54,269 miles
Passed
On Apr 18 2012 with 49,668 miles
Passed
On Apr 18 2011 with 45,074 miles
Passed
On Apr 20 2010 with 42,240 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- both front tyres wearing on outer edges.
- both rear tyres on limit.
Passed
On Apr 14 2009 with 36,765 miles
Passed
On Apr 15 2008 with 32,793 miles
Passed
On Apr 17 2007 with 27,822 miles
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