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EF03 PBF

2018 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,785 mi
Last recorded52,785 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz E45,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 PBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 52,785 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 52,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2025 67,200 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 44,976 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 57,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 36,259 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 52,422 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 30,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R

Pass 21 Dec 2022 37,781 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 34,965 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 25,568 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 25,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 25,883 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 25,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn low at edges

offside rear tyre worn low at inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2021 20,915 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 16,720 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 16,720 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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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EF03 PBF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,093 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF03 PBF, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EF03 PBF registered?

EF03 PBF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 April 2018.

Is EF03 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 PBF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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