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6265 TR

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,624 mi
Last recorded91,624 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6265 TR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 91,624 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 91,070 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 90,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 89,539 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 89,539 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 86,940 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 86,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,985 miles

front brake discs rusty and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2015 86,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 86,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 82,973 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,973 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,547 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 77,155 miles

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

centre/ rear exaust mounting brackets broken ( exhaust still adequately supported)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,769 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,277 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 54,639 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 54,639 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 53,378 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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6265 TR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 4,966cc petrol 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 6265 TR, 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 6265 TR registered?

6265 TR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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The MOT history for 6265 TR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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