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115 DAN

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,922 mi
Last recorded131,922 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration115 DAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 131,922 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp wash piping leaking water

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside rear brake dust covers corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front inner wing at headlamp corroded , outside prescribed areas

Fail 12 Oct 2016 131,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret mount holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid drivers view to be checked (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear mains (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside rear brake back plates corroded

Nearside rear and centre seatbelt stalks cannot be accessed

Offside Front Door mirror lens deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2015

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16)(2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 126,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing screen

Fail 7 Jan 2014 126,838 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

wipers smearing screen

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 123,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 122,729 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 118,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2011 118,212 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 100,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 100,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 82,060 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 82,060 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 72,295 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 72,277 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

drivers rear flasher bulb worn .

passenger rear tyre exc.worn on inner edge .

Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,030 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 65,025 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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115 DAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 115 DAN, 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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115 DAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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