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541 FMG

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,608 mi
Last recorded22,608 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration541 FMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 22,608 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 22,049 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 220,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 21,977 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 21,973 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 21,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 21,561 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 21,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 21,107 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 20,302 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 18,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 16,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 14,279 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 13,371 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 12,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 11,337 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 9,768 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 9,511 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 8,952 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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541 FMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 541 FMG, 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 541 FMG registered?

541 FMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is 541 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 541 FMG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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