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AD51 WUA

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,222 mi
Last recorded169,222 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 WUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 169,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 166,409 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)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 166,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 156,071 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 156,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 145,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side and off side rear service brake effort below expectation

Fail 15 May 2013 145,747 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side and off side rear service brake effort below expectation

Pass 12 Sep 2011 137,149 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheelarch slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 128,867 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 120,620 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 113,408 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 104,364 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 79,177 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 79,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 63,963 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AD51 WUA, 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 WUA registered?

AD51 WUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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