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3 NOB

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

11,307 mi
Last recorded11,307 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 NOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 11,307 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 42,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 86,965 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 36,342 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 11,307 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 75,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 33,271 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 11,307 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 71,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 29,440 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 11,306 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,223 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 61,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 21,674 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 11,306 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 47,460 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 11,306 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 11,306 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 38,673 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 11,305 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 29,988 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 11,305 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 22,435 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 9,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 5,278 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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3 NOB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 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 3 NOB, 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 3 NOB registered?

3 NOB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is 3 NOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 NOB shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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