MOT Status
ValidMileage
115,307 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
full engine covers and belly trays fitted unable to see some components
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner botton arm bushies have play butok at time of test
Nearside Front Upper ball joint has play but ok at time of test
oil leak from under car but not near exhaust braking system
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play mark in yellow (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Inner botton arm bushies have play butok at time of test
Nearside Front Upper ball joint has play but ok at time of test
Offside Front tyre on legal limit but ok at time of test with no cords exposed
oil leak from under car but not near exhaust braking system
O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge
Under trays fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear discs pitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear brake discs pitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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5 BFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 5 BFY, 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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How do I check the history of 5 BFY?
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What year was 5 BFY registered?
5 BFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 June 2003.
Is 5 BFY safe to buy?
The MOT history for 5 BFY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 5 BFY have outstanding finance?
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