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A5 XXX

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,091 mi
Last recorded65,091 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 65,091 miles

exhaust noise

Fail 17 Sep 2022 65,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust noise

Pass 17 Sep 2021 64,427 miles

exhaust noise

Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,899 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 62,727 miles

exhaust catalysts rattling

Fail 9 Sep 2019 62,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust catalysts rattling

Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,705 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres perished

exhaust catalysts rattling

Fail 10 Sep 2018 60,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres perished

exhaust catalysts rattling

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,701 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 58,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,559 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 54,836 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 54,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,309 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 48,151 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,014 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 42,597 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 39,269 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 34,395 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,969 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 25,806 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges and near side has nail in tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2006 20,819 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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A5 XXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A5 XXX, 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 A5 XXX registered?

A5 XXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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