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A12 CTE

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,329 mi
Last recorded99,329 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 99,329 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty on inside surfaces

rear brake pads low

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f antiroll bar linkage bushes

Fail 22 Nov 2012 99,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake discs rusty on inside surfaces

rear brake pads low

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f antiroll bar linkage bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2011 84,210 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,120 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Mar 2010 56,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,315 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 37,180 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 34,540 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 34,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,088 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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A12 CTE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A12 CTE, 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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A12 CTE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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