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448 CWC

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,133 mi
Last recorded50,133 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration448 CWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 50,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 47,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 43,738 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 36,689 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both middle brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 36,361 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 32,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both front (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 27,280 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 20,540 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 20,028 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 17,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,903 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,411 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,917 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 14,649 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 14,282 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 13,240 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,667 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 7,914 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 5,211 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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448 CWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 448 CWC, 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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448 CWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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