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A18 GSB

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,063 mi
Last recorded157,063 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 157,063 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 138,227 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 138,227 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 128,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

headlamps becoming poor

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 5 Jan 2017 122,011 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

engine upper and lower covers fitted and signs of fluid leak further investigation required

Fail 5 Jan 2017 122,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine upper and lower covers fitted and signs of fluid leak further investigation required

Pass 1 Dec 2015 112,326 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge but tyre deemed to be of stepped tread design

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

Nearside indicator repeater working but dim

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 112,326 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge but tyre deemed to be of stepped tread design

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

Nearside indicator repeater working but dim

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 104,441 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 100,280 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 95,644 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 89,634 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,634 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,633 miles

both rear tyre worn low

front disc and pads worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 77,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 63,787 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre slightly worn in centre off tread

Fail 21 May 2008 63,787 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre slightly worn in centre off tread

Pass 11 May 2007 55,879 miles

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

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

front and rear numberplates are deteriorating

Fail 22 May 2006 45,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 45,465 miles

Nearside 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)

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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A18 GSB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 A18 GSB, 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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A18 GSB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 May 2001.

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