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2699 JN

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

146,826 mi
Last recorded146,826 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2699 JN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 146,826 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 143,529 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 143,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch/ chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front bald on edges 245/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 141,594 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear caliper anti rattle clip missing

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front bald inner edges 245/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 137,566 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 134,290 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 129,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 125,550 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 117,593 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 109,951 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 103,293 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 97,409 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 92,025 miles

2x nails in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 12 Apr 2014 86,742 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,171 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 75,355 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,468 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 67,860 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

slight movement nearside front hub area

Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,011 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 62,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,748 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,022 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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2699 JN 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 91.3%.

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 2699 JN, 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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What year was 2699 JN registered?

2699 JN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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