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4520 RA

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,021 mi
Last recorded47,021 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4520 RA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,021 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,713 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,530 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 42,494 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,789 miles

Passenger door mirror indicator cover broken

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,566 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,349 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 7,387 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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4520 RA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 4520 RA, 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 4520 RA registered?

4520 RA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is 4520 RA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4520 RA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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