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AD51 WDZ

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,311 mi
Last recorded127,311 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 WDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 127,311 miles

corrosion in o/s/r boot well

Fail 3 May 2016 127,311 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion in o/s/r boot well

Pass 18 Jun 2015 123,776 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 117,798 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 110,169 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 110,169 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 103,029 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 103,029 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 95,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 95,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 88,401 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight leak from both rear shock absorbers

Pass 3 Aug 2009 81,238 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

slight leak from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,275 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 74,253 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 66,402 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)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 58,696 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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AD51 WDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD51 WDZ, 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 AD51 WDZ registered?

AD51 WDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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