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1126 JH

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,592 mi
Last recorded56,592 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1126 JH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 56,592 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 55,732 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 54,816 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 53,235 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,380 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 49,638 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 48,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 46,293 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 44,342 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,820 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 39,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 39,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,259 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 33,520 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,996 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,987 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,992 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,447 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,173 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,543 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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1126 JH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1126 JH, 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 1126 JH registered?

1126 JH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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