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AE51 VDD

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

167,905 mi
Last recorded167,905 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 167,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 167,897 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 163,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 156,561 miles

Front anti-roll bar end links worn.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 146,746 miles

Front anti-roll bar end bushes worn.

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear axle front mountings worn.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 138,244 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 133,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 121,587 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

steel wheel fitted to o/s front

Pass 21 Sep 2010 108,904 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 96,407 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 85,313 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 67,554 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 48,495 miles

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

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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AE51 VDD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AE51 VDD, 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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AE51 VDD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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