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AD51 WVK

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

264,578 mi
Last recorded264,578 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 WVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 264,578 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 264,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 239,688 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 239,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 208,866 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 208,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 174,289 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 174,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 138,255 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 119,039 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2013 119,039 miles

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

n/s front headlight beam patern slightly obscure

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 115,171 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 112,080 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Dec 2011 111,974 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Dec 2010 106,916 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Dec 2009 99,701 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 99,630 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 18 Nov 2008 89,734 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 89,734 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 80,655 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 62,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 WVK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WVK, 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 WVK registered?

AD51 WVK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is AD51 WVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 WVK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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