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1601 MD

2018 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,943 mi
Last recorded75,943 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz E45,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1601 MD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 75,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer covering deteriorating / swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 75,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer covering deteriorating / swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Condensation within lamp (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 69,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 69,767 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 56,126 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 43,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 34,165 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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1601 MD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,093 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 1601 MD, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1601 MD registered?

1601 MD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is 1601 MD safe to buy?

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