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6096 PG

2002 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

104,951 mi
Last recorded104,951 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6096 PG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 104,951 miles

Drivers door mirror glass deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 104,951 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Drivers door mirror glass deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 100,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 97,907 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 93,430 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 89,321 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres slightly worn on inside edges

Pass 10 Dec 2020 86,500 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Clamp Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber Arm / Strut Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 84,358 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 78,030 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 74,554 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,640 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 70,482 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 66,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R door handle intermittant operation when opening

Rear exhaust fixing insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cut in tread and wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2012 60,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades smearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2012 60,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 56,362 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,194 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,260 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 45,034 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 41,137 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,993 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 24,093 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 24,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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6096 PG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 95,742 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 6096 PG, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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6096 PG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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