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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ E
General Information
- Registration GF53DWE
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model E
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 3222cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 25 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 191,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
6 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 182,880 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2025 25 Jun 202614 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 173,702 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Plastic covers concealing brake pipes.
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 163,046 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,898 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front both tyres down to 3mm approx tread
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
27 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,910 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front & both rear outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,100 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,100 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,399 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2019 25 Jun 20268 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,581 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2018 25 Jun 20268 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,556 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and edges (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,556 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,941 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- under trays, engine cover fitted
- unable to see condition of front brake pads
- plastic lenses are scratched, reducing beam pattern, output
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges 225x55x16 95v (4.1.E.1)
5 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,479 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2015 25 Jun 20267 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,200 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,309 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2013 25 Jun 202612 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,856 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2012 25 Jun 202616 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,137 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,805 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2010 25 Jun 202619 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,535 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2009 25 Jun 202618 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,891 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2008 25 Jun 202619 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,525 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2007 25 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GF53DWE was registered on 2003-10-01
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