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A17 SPF

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

198,012 mi
Last recorded198,012 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 198,012 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine management light on

one bulb not working o/r light (2 bulbs fitted)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 186,650 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 186,645 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

spare wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 7 Mar 2009 174,733 miles

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

both rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's

Pass 30 Jan 2008 147,681 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 118,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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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A17 SPF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A17 SPF, 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 A17 SPF registered?

A17 SPF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is A17 SPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 SPF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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