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7 LWX

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,194 mi
Last recorded110,194 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 LWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 110,194 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 110,178 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 110,178 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,207 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 97,231 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 96,228 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 96,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 93,137 miles

nearside rear roadwheel weld repair

offside front tyre damaged on shoulder

Fail 13 Jun 2014 93,137 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear roadwheel weld repair

offside front tyre damaged on shoulder

Pass 3 Nov 2012 87,057 miles

nearside rear wheel weld repair

Fail 2 Nov 2012 87,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel weld repair

Pass 2 Nov 2011 79,410 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 72,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2009 62,900 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 62,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 59,766 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,167 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,020 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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7 LWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 7 LWX, 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 7 LWX registered?

7 LWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is 7 LWX safe to buy?

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