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16 BW

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

109,349 mi
Last recorded109,349 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2006
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 BW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2006 109,349 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 97,057 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 97,052 miles

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

centre stop light partley working

panels fitted to under side of vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2006 97,032 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 96,983 miles

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

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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16 BW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 16 BW, 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

How do I check the history of 16 BW?

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What year was 16 BW registered?

16 BW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is 16 BW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 BW shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 16 BW have outstanding finance?

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