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2002 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,663 mi
Last recorded93,663 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8166 UP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 93,663 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 92,089 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged on limit (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 92,075 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged on limit (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 84,331 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 84,331 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 81,709 miles

Exhaust back box corroding but not excessively

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp washers inoperative

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 81,709 miles

Exhaust back box corroding but not excessively

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp washers inoperative

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 81,684 miles

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 80,161 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rears on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 78,535 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,344 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 76,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s rear (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 71,850 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 71,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,099 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 69,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake application uneven weak on balance test (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts corroding on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,470 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,335 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 16 Jul 2014 58,364 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 54,264 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 54,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,114 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 47,355 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 46,030 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,749 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 43,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,011 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 34,872 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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8166 UP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 8166 UP, 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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8166 UP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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