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A12 HWR

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

152,286 mi
Last recorded152,286 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 152,286 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 152,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bottom of the wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 150,755 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 149,468 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 147,889 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 146,730 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 145,203 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 144,007 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 142,414 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 140,411 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 138,683 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 136,924 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 135,154 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 132,962 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 131,022 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 129,050 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 127,235 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 123,962 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 121,548 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 116,815 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 104,689 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 91,287 miles

rear tyres wearing low

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 HWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A12 HWR, 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 A12 HWR registered?

A12 HWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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