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A6 HFC

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,074 mi
Last recorded175,074 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 HFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 175,074 miles

Front Bumper insecure damaged ()

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor has been welded and undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill and jacking pionts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor has been welded an undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front door striker missing

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill and jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front wing damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2017 175,009 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp insecure both sides (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Bumper insecure damaged ()

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor has been welded and undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill and jacking pionts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor has been welded an undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front door striker missing

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill and jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 162,911 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor all (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner /outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately spring monuting (2.4.A.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor all (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately spring mounting (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front door striker broken

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

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

child seats fitted

dash showing lamp faults/

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 27 Feb 2015 165,558 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 165,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 158,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 158,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 152,223 miles

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

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

off side front wheel bolt is not able to be tested as tape has been used to cover the hole

Fail 1 Feb 2013 152,223 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 146,327 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 146,372 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 138,768 miles

Oil leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front mud flap insecure

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 131,051 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 131,051 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 117,358 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 101,169 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 101,145 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 84,529 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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A6 HFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel 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 A6 HFC, 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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A6 HFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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