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A20 AEB

2002 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,999 mi
Last recorded108,999 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 AEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 108,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 108,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 97,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 85,899 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 77,480 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 71,786 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays preventing full inspection

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 1 Apr 2021 71,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and under trays preventing full inspection

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 14 Jan 2017 71,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,639 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 69,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,834 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,860 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,370 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 61,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,943 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,168 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,370 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 26,854 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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A20 AEB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A20 AEB, 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 A20 AEB registered?

A20 AEB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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