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545 EWV

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,130 mi
Last recorded136,130 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration545 EWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 136,130 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both off side door damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2017 136,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 132,215 miles

both headlamp patterns weak due to lenses cloudy

nearside front tyre on limits

offside mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 30 Jun 2015 127,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyre size 245/40/18 Rear tyre size 265/35/18

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 127,564 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyre size 245/40/18 Rear tyre size 265/35/18

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

Offside front inner sidewall cracked and inner/outer edges worn smooth.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 120,947 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 113,546 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 113,546 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 105,852 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split, not to cords

rear tyre size = 265/35ZR18

Pass 27 Jul 2011 98,402 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 95,016 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 86,996 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 86,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 81,200 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 81,159 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 80,299 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 80,107 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 69,493 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,579 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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545 EWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 545 EWV, 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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545 EWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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