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AD51 WWY

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,841 mi
Last recorded46,841 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 WWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 46,841 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

all suspension including shocks corroded

front light beam poor

fuel cap seal cracked

poss light adjuster covered over

Pass 20 Oct 2022 46,792 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all shock casings corroded

corrosion starting both front inner wheel arch's but not yet to excess

exhaust bolts corroded thin

fuel cap seal starting to crack/perish

o/s/f fog light inoperative

rubber pipe at rear split but unsure what it is connected to

side skirts fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 46,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all shock casings starting to corrode

exhaust bolts corroded thin

fuel cap seal starting to crack/perish

o/s/f fog light inoperative

rubber pipe @ rear of vehicle split but unable to tell what it is connected to

side skirts fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 46,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 @ LIMIT ALSO N/S/F AND O/S/R CUT ON OUTER SIDE WALLS VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACING FOR SAFETY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all shock casings starting to corrode

exhaust bolts corroded thin

fuel cap seal starting to crack/perish

o/s/f fog light inoperative

rubber pipe under rear of vehicle is split but unable to tell what it is connected to?

side skirts fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2019 45,851 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall but not yet to fail criteria (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all shock absorbers casings starting to corrode

o/s/f fog light inoperative

petrol cap seal starting to crack/perish

side skirts fitted

some exhaust bolts/nuts corroded thin

Fail 26 Jul 2019 45,851 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire above plastic cover under vehicle next to exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall but not yet to fail criteria (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all shock absorbers casings starting to corrode

o/s/f fog light inoperative

petrol cap seal starting to crack/perish

side skirts fitted

some exhaust bolts/nuts corroded thin

Pass 20 Jul 2018 45,379 miles

all brake pipes coated with grease

exhaust mount corroded thin

o/s/f fog light inoperative

side skirts fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member covered with plastic cover making it hard to fully inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,011 miles

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

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

all brake pipes coated with grease

all tyres starting to perish

corrosion starting front cross member but not yet to excess

exhaust mount corroded thin

rear number plate starting to come unstuck. still secure at this time

side skirts fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2016 44,663 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Both rear and o/s/f indicators slightly discoloured

Brake pipes greased

Centre/rear exhaust bracket becoming corroded

Corrosion on front subframe but not yet excessive

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated and loose but still secure

Shock casings becoming corroded

Small cut o/s/f tyre inner side wall but not to fail criteria

sill covers

slight corrosion n/s/f jacking point but not excessive

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,099 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes and suspension pipes coated with grease

all tyres starting to perrish

corrosion starting n/s/f jacking point but not yet to excess

sideskirts fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,718 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 43,718 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sideskirts fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2013 43,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sideskirts fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,529 miles

sideskirts fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,817 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 41,686 miles

Front and Rear tyres starting to split on inner edges.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,361 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,402 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,397 miles

nearside rear wheel steel wheel and hub cap missing

both front tyres bald on inner plus outer edges of tyres and slight cuts on tread needs 2 new tyres soon as possible

offside rear tyre bald on inner plus outer edges of tyre and slight cuts on tread needs new tyre soon as possible

Fail 23 Oct 2007 30,397 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel steel wheel and hub cap missing

both front tyres bald on inner plus outer edges of tyres and slight cuts on tread needs 2 new tyres soon as possible

offside rear tyre bald on inner plus outer edges of tyre and slight cuts on tread needs new tyre soon as possible

Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,646 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 35,573 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 WWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WWY, 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 WWY registered?

AD51 WWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for AD51 WWY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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