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145 EBJ

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

177,764 mi
Last recorded177,764 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration145 EBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 177,764 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 169,369 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 150,449 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 150,449 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2016
Pass 23 Dec 2014
Pass 31 Dec 2013
Pass 2 Oct 2012
Pass 25 May 2011
Pass 12 May 2010 122,128 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 113,303 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2008 106,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 91,883 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 91,584 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2006 68,861 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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145 EBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 145 EBJ, 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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145 EBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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