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18 HW

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,647 mi
Last recorded62,647 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 HW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 62,647 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm upper ball joint nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 62,646 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm upper ball joint nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 60,460 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 59,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,488 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 58,137 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 57,381 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 55,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear parking (secondary) brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,203 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 51,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,755 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 19 Nov 2012 48,063 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,821 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,445 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,736 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,761 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,075 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,660 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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18 HW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 18 HW, 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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18 HW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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