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A15 XCS

2001 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

229,380 mi
Last recorded229,380 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 XCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 229,380 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 227,405 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2023 221,177 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 218,490 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 210,468 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 206,349 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 202,670 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 194,890 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 185,685 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 173,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 167,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 160,639 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s mirror body slightly insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2014 160,605 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s mirror body slightly insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Oct 2013 150,945 miles

o/s door mirror glass deteriorating

Fail 28 Oct 2013 150,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s door mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2012 139,153 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 139,149 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 125,086 miles

offside door mirror deteriorated

offside rear brake disc corrodeing on inner surface

Pass 18 Oct 2010 111,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

nearside windscreen washer jet poor

offside front door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2009 99,990 miles

235/45/zr17 94y pirelli

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

strong advisory that both rear tyres are worn to the limit(advise replacement)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 85,881 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside door mirror slightly loose

Pass 26 Oct 2007 73,178 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 58,460 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XCS, 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 XCS registered?

A15 XCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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