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945 KR

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,284 mi
Last recorded69,284 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration945 KR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 69,284 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 15 Oct 2024 65,103 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 61,202 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to see rear pads

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2023 61,200 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to see rear pads

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2022 57,665 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2021 54,782 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,903 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 52,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 50,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 48,140 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 45,767 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 42,777 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,348 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 36,047 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 31,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,322 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 25,612 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 25,612 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,653 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise slight gearbox oil leak suspect multi plug

Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,057 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,518 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 17,037 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 17,037 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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945 KR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 945 KR, 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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945 KR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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