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29 UAF

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

225,100 mi
Last recorded225,100 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 UAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 225,100 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 225,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jul 2015 222,851 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 222,669 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 222,629 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 14 Mar 2014 207,328 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres both worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2012 198,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 198,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 163,806 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 131,322 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 102,642 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 102,640 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,393 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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29 UAF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 29 UAF, 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 29 UAF registered?

29 UAF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is 29 UAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 29 UAF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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