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1522 PL

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,656 mi
Last recorded159,656 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1522 PL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 159,656 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 159,647 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 156,372 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 153,020 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 146,964 miles

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

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

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

both front and offside rear tyre cracking and perishing

nearside front fog light bracket possible broken lamp loose

Fail 18 Jul 2017 145,852 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres starting to crack and perish

nearside front fog light bracket possible broken lamp loose

Pass 18 Jul 2016 136,518 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 122,331 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 122,330 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 110,197 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 97,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 85,467 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 85,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,027 miles

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

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

The n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,363 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,076 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 49,090 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,470 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 39,374 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 39,333 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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
Full Mercedes-benz E reliability report

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1522 PL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 96,443 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 1522 PL, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1522 PL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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