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524 BOR

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,105 mi
Last recorded61,105 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration524 BOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 61,105 miles

Nearside Front middle suspension arm bush worn

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 58,552 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 54,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 53,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 53,432 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 52,913 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 52,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 49,554 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 45,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,487 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2015 44,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2014 42,028 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 38,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 36,029 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 27,984 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,479 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 17,828 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 13,968 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 10,937 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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524 BOR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 524 BOR, 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 524 BOR registered?

524 BOR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is 524 BOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 524 BOR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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