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2003 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,247 mi
Last recorded77,247 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 ECM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 77,247 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front washer jet blocked

brake warning light on dash

Pass 5 Oct 2024 76,900 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake warning light on dash

Pass 17 Jul 2023 76,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 75,728 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 75,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 73,364 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2020 70,942 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 70,306 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 68,384 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,014 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 67,013 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel hose excessively chafed rear hose connected to fuel tank (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,579 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,571 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,451 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 60,451 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,383 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,530 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,263 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,373 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,950 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 22,568 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 10,569 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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1 ECM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,685cc 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 1 ECM, 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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1 ECM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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