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B20 RJW

2003 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

54,789 mi
Last recorded54,789 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz E96,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 RJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 54,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 54,472 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 54,120 miles

Offside Rear moisture around hub area

Pass 5 Jun 2023 53,643 miles

Offside Rear Moisture around the hub

Pass 4 Jul 2022 53,303 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 52,877 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,663 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 50,358 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,269 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 49,269 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 48,145 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 48,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 46,296 miles

o/s steering arm has relative movement at fixing

Pass 29 Dec 2015 44,420 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 42,532 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,821 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,707 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 34,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,034 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,794 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,001 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 16,900 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 16,079 miles

rear hubs oily

slight bend on inside of front near side wheel.

slight leak on rear exhaust joints.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,638 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 135,446 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 116,519 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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B20 RJW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 B20 RJW, 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 B20 RJW registered?

B20 RJW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is B20 RJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 RJW shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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