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84 EM

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,056 mi
Last recorded74,056 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration84 EM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 74,056 miles

Offside Rear tyre looks like its been driven on flt

Fail 8 Sep 2025 74,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre looks like its been driven on flt

Pass 10 Sep 2024 67,999 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 67,992 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear suspension not pumping up (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 61,743 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 56,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 56,094 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 7.2% (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge cords nearly exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 51,052 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2020 46,752 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 46,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,913 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 37,298 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 36,604 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,599 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,623 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,211 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 29,275 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 29,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,233 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,874 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,048 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 11,568 miles

n/s front jacking point missing & damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2007 7,842 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 5,252 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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84 EM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 84 EM, 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 84 EM registered?

84 EM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is 84 EM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 84 EM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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