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1006 DW

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,918 mi
Last recorded137,918 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1006 DW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 137,918 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 137,692 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 137,336 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 136,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 136,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 135,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 135,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 134,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 129,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 127,029 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 123,880 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 123,880 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 121,852 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shields above backboxes loose

Fail 8 Aug 2014 121,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shields above backboxes loose

Pass 9 Aug 2013 120,595 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 118,978 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 116,007 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 116,007 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 110,988 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side mirror slightly discoloured

Fail 13 Jul 2010 110,988 miles

Front Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side mirror slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Jul 2009 101,666 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 94,228 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 94,228 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 83,609 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 83,300 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 71,831 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 71,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 65,166 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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1006 DW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 96,374 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1006 DW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1006 DW registered?

1006 DW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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