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A1 JXA

2002 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,929 mi
Last recorded105,929 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 JXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 105,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four shock absorbers corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2026 105,929 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all four shock absorbers corroding

corrosion in both front wheel arches

rear heat shield coming loose

Pass 21 May 2025 103,519 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 101,607 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around subframe, front mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 98,906 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 98,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward section of inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 97,016 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 95,095 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 94,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 93,467 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Clasp not accessable

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 92,335 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 91,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 89,944 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 82,178 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 82,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 76,423 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 23 May 2013 76,423 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,360 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 16 Apr 2012 73,324 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 12 Apr 2011 69,612 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,593 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,860 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light switch loose

Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,262 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 54,818 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 51,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A1 JXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 A1 JXA, 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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A1 JXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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