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A7 PVY

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,473 mi
Last recorded109,473 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 PVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 109,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 109,471 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 84,210 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 72,230 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,102 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,076 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,483 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 62,482 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,601 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,183 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint slight play

nearside front tyre tread depth approaching legal limit

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,007 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,920 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,286 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,288 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 32,514 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,663 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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A7 PVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A7 PVY, 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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A7 PVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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