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P8 RPE

2001 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,755 mi
Last recorded103,755 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Atego179,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 RPE
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 103,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear position lens Defective, no effect on emitted light

Fail 26 May 2021 103,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear position lens Defective, no effect on emitted light

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 102,265 miles

Offside Rear side strip insecure

Fail 22 May 2020 102,265 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear side strip insecure

Pass 15 May 2015 91,939 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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P8 RPE is a 2001 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 179,038 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 Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P8 RPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P8 RPE registered?

P8 RPE is a 2001 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is P8 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 RPE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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