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52 GBC

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

140,060 mi
Last recorded140,060 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 GBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 140,060 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 136,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 133,075 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 130,665 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 126,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 123,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 120,922 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 120,922 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 114,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Wishbone ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight fuel smell from engine area , unable to examine further due to covers.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 106,952 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 99,498 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play swivel (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play swivel (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,655 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 79,703 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,511 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,189 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,639 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,908 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,241 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,859 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,143 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,193 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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52 GBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Silver 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 52 GBC, 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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52 GBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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