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A13 VCR

2002 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,543 mi
Last recorded139,543 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 139,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 139,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 131,548 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 124,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 113,586 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 101,198 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 98,172 miles

all four wheel archs rusting

both r/ tyres on tread wear markers

playin both f/ wishbone bushs

slight play in o/s/ steering arm

Fail 22 Apr 2013 98,172 miles

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

all four wheel archs rusting

both r/ tyres on tread wear markers

playin both f/ wishbone bushs

slight play in o/s/ steering arm

Pass 4 May 2012 86,581 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 86,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,846 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 67,763 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2010 67,762 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,993 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 53,953 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,498 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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A13 VCR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A13 VCR, 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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A13 VCR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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