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A5 VPG

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,078 mi
Last recorded92,078 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 92,078 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 91,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 89,904 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 89,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,492 miles

nearside mirror insecure

nearside rear tyre on 2.2mm 215/55/16W

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,944 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 79,944 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,186 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp beam images weak

nearside mirror insecure

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm 205/55/16W

wiper blade rubbers worn

Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,143 miles

headlamp beam images weak

Fail 14 Oct 2011 67,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn thin

headlamp beam images weak

nearside front tyre worn low bald on stepped tread

Pass 9 Oct 2010 60,129 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 60,129 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,201 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,904 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 46,904 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 41,195 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 31,712 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing low

steel wheel fitted to offside front axle

Pass 20 Jul 2006 31,712 miles

front brake pads wearing low

steel wheel fitted to offside front axle

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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A5 VPG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A5 VPG, 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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A5 VPG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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