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2898 DA

2003 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

134,502 mi
Last recorded134,502 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2898 DA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 134,502 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 133,088 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 131,267 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 129,206 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 127,073 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 125,990 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 124,249 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 121,538 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 119,530 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 114,589 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 112,008 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 108,960 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 104,818 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 101,489 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 97,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 94,265 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 94,278 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2009 90,539 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 86,930 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 73,113 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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2898 DA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 2898 DA, 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

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What year was 2898 DA registered?

2898 DA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is 2898 DA safe to buy?

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