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86 PAR

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,955 mi
Last recorded42,955 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration86 PAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 42,955 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 42,940 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 42,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 42,711 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 42,400 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 42,131 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 41,497 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 40,357 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 39,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 38,291 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,264 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,711 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,511 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,403 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 27,900 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 24,775 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 21,979 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,803 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,267 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,743 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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86 PAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 86 PAR, 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 86 PAR registered?

86 PAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is 86 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 86 PAR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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