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2003 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,694 mi
Last recorded138,694 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration35 BG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 138,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 131,340 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 126,322 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 118,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 115,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 115,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 18 Feb 2021 112,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2020 109,958 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear by rear flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 109,958 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear by rear flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 103,400 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,157 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,378 miles

Both front tyres tread edges, little low

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front air suspension unit dust cover is split

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both,245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both,245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 83,378 miles

Both front tyres tread edges, little low

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front air suspension unit dust cover is split

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both,245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both,245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,516 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 68,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,215 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,236 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,386 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,740 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 21,219 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 18,361 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 13,593 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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35 BG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 35 BG, 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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35 BG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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