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9043 R

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,026 mi
Last recorded73,026 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9043 R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 73,026 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 72,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 72,959 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 72,959 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 72,947 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 72,927 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 72,396 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 71,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 69,250 miles

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

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

both mounts broken off exhaust front pipes

Pass 25 May 2017 68,202 miles

exhaust front pipe mounts broken off pipe

tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2016 63,734 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 60,596 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 55,518 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 52,643 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 24 May 2012 50,319 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,872 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,433 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,442 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,255 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 38,331 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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9043 R 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 95.2%.

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 9043 R, 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 9043 R registered?

9043 R is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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