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A8 LXL

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

239,115 mi
Last recorded239,115 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 LXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 239,115 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

rear section of exhaust slight blow

slight play n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 21 Dec 2007 217,622 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)

rear pads low

Pass 2 Jan 2007 175,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 119,302 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 119,283 miles

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

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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A8 LXL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 LXL, 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 A8 LXL registered?

A8 LXL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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