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475 DG

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

122,227 mi
Last recorded122,227 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration475 DG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 122,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody and chassis corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 122,225 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 118,371 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 115,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 110,784 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 104,403 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 104,245 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,408 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 94,248 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 90,706 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 86,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,823 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,787 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 76,787 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,064 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 72,878 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,251 miles

front reg plate deteriorated.

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 54,480 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyre's wearing on inner and outer edge's.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,977 miles

front reg plate deteriorated.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,327 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Both rear tyres have nails in centre tread

Pass 6 Nov 2007
Pass 29 Nov 2006 23,289 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 23,289 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 17,829 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 17,795 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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475 DG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 475 DG, 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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475 DG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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