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A16 GHO

2002 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,254 mi
Last recorded77,254 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 GHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,254 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 70,384 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 70,384 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 59,016 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 47,090 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 34,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 28,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 27,130 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 27,129 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 25,866 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 24,586 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 24,586 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 23,973 miles

both nearside front and rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Dec 2010 23,051 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 21,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 20,722 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 18,880 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,959 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 11,412 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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A16 GHO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A16 GHO, 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 A16 GHO registered?

A16 GHO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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The MOT history for A16 GHO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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