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7916 MP

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,457 mi
Last recorded172,457 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7916 MP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2018 172,457 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear various (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (forward facing) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

one or more injector leaking compression

Pass 24 Mar 2017 167,223 miles

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 20 Mar 2017 167,167 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misty (1.7.5a)

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

brake sensor light on

one or more injectors leaking compresion

Pass 26 Feb 2016 162,666 miles

Nearside front has slight play in steering rack inner joints

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

Rear handbrake just met requirements

Pass 4 Feb 2015 155,796 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 155,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 148,285 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 148,280 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 76,927 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 134,161 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 134,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 122,596 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 112,320 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 112,320 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 88,841 miles

covers fitted to underside

engine light on

Pass 29 Sep 2006 67,314 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 67,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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7916 MP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 7916 MP, 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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7916 MP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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