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A15 COU

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,490 mi
Last recorded111,490 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 COU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,490 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 109,809 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 109,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged CRACKING (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 107,089 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 107,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 105,118 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 105,104 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 101,879 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 97,049 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,773 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,535 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 85,644 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 83,623 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 83,623 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 77,271 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 67,745 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 62,839 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 62,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 56,975 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 49,911 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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A15 COU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A15 COU, 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 A15 COU registered?

A15 COU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is A15 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 COU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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