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14 VPH

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,580 mi
Last recorded106,580 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 VPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 106,580 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 105,631 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 105,136 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 104,214 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 103,503 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 102,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 102,385 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 102,358 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction satnav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 99,288 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Oct 2017 96,552 miles

Offside Rear starting to distort

Pass 11 Oct 2016 94,304 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,749 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 86,537 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 82,086 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,174 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,965 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,041 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 68,999 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 65,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,040 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 60,040 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,820 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,044 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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14 VPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 14 VPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 14 VPH registered?

14 VPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is 14 VPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 VPH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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