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2001 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

45,889 mi
Last recorded45,889 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 45,889 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2024 44,558 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 44,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 42,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 41,022 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 41,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,587 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 37,991 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 37,989 miles

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 35,850 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 35,829 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 34,455 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 34,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 32,606 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 32,605 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (inner shoulder) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,988 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,855 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,910 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 24,980 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,576 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,624 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,951 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 17,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 17,066 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 15,386 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 11,045 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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10 M is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 100,452 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 10 M, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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10 M is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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