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286D118

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,123 mi
Last recorded213,123 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration286D118
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 213,123 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 187,439 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 177,282 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 159,092 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 159,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 151,718 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 151,426 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both spring link (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2015 145,460 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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286D118 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 286D118, 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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286D118 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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