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802 DXD

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,600 mi
Last recorded130,600 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration802 DXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 130,600 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 130,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 129,216 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 128,754 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Under tray fitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 126,313 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 122,414 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,853 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 116,047 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 113,742 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 113,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 111,471 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 110,178 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 110,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 104,356 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 93,338 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,170 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 74,611 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,326 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,912 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 56,199 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,951 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,768 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,271 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,283 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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802 DXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 802 DXD, 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 802 DXD registered?

802 DXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is 802 DXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 802 DXD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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