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755 DPG

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

121,198 mi
Last recorded121,198 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration755 DPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 121,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 117,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 116,848 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.50 failed 2.47 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine/sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components/areas

Pass 24 Apr 2024 113,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 113,205 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 109,729 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 105,244 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 105,206 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit of 1.5 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 98,988 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,378 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 90,131 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 84,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,881 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,581 miles

front steel brake pipes rusty

very slight lift in near side front bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Apr 2014 64,972 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,940 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,499 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,196 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 53,196 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,495 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,620 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 38,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,556 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,985 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 25,611 miles

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

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

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

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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755 DPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 755 DPG, 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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755 DPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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