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45 DL

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,792 mi
Last recorded48,792 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 DL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 48,792 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 45,999 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 44,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 43,016 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 41,986 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 40,557 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 38,253 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 35,764 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 34,908 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,222 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,984 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,363 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,228 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,727 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,428 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,856 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,984 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,967 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,010 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,351 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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45 DL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 45 DL, 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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What year was 45 DL registered?

45 DL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is 45 DL safe to buy?

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