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S13 VBE

2003 Mercedes Coupe

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,064 mi
Last recorded118,064 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Coupe77,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 VBE
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 118,064 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 118,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 107,488 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED / ADRIFT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 100,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 99,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bush moving out of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 89,317 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 76,903 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 76,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 68,537 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,116 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 65,115 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,440 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 53,347 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,456 miles

NSF tyre wall damaged.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,292 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 38,344 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,218 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 27,862 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 21,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 11,991 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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S13 VBE is a 2003 Mercedes Coupe in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 77,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S13 VBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S13 VBE registered?

S13 VBE is a 2003 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is S13 VBE safe to buy?

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