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9 HYV

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,519 mi
Last recorded52,519 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 HYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 52,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 52,004 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 51,326 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 50,398 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 49,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 48,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 47,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 45,050 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of wear outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre showing signs of wear inner edge

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of wear outer edge

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 39,881 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,565 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 36,485 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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,264 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,965 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,855 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 25,855 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,651 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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9 HYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 9 HYV, 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 9 HYV registered?

9 HYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is 9 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 HYV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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