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147 HLP

2011 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

136,083 mi
Last recorded136,083 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz E75,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration147 HLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 136,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 136,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 129,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear multi link arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 129,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40 r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear multi link arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 120,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 120,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 108,308 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 108,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 93,750 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 81,653 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 81,650 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,603 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 73,602 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 73,162 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Sep 2019 73,137 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 62,866 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 46,174 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 39,359 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 29,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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147 HLP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 75,221 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 147 HLP, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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147 HLP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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