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A10 GCE

2002 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

180,383 mi
Last recorded180,383 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 GCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 180,383 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 180,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 163,740 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 150,403 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 150,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 150,168 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 150,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 145,395 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 145,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 125,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

noisy from engine compartment

offside front headlamp lense deteriorated resuiting poor beam image & may cause dazzle to on comming traffic

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2013 116,962 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

o/s and n/s front s/lights different bulbs fitted, but light output o/k

Pass 11 Jan 2013 116,962 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

o/s and n/s front s/lights different bulbs fitted, but light output o/k

Pass 10 Jan 2012 106,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 94,074 miles

rear number plate delaminating!

Fail 11 Jan 2011 94,074 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear number plate delaminating!

Pass 11 Jan 2010 84,595 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low

Fail 11 Jan 2010 84,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low

Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,720 miles

Advise unable to Test left - centre - right rear & left & right rear occassional Seat Belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 71,720 miles

Advise unable to Test left - centre - right rear & left & right rear occassional Seat Belts

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 60,407 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 60,407 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 47,935 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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A10 GCE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 A10 GCE, 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 A10 GCE registered?

A10 GCE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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