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70 CAH

2002 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,874 mi
Last recorded32,874 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 CAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 32,874 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 20,969 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 20,695 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 20,342 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 19,941 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 19,130 miles

front brake pads over half worn.

rear wiper Blade defective

Fail 27 Jun 2019 19,127 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

front brake pads over half worn.

rear wiper Blade defective

Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,555 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 17,592 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 17,185 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 16,624 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 15,341 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 13,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,831 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,749 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 10,286 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 9,618 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,096 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 8,620 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,280 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 7,923 miles

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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70 CAH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 70 CAH, 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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What year was 70 CAH registered?

70 CAH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is 70 CAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 70 CAH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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