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A2 AKL

2002 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

202,060 mi
Last recorded202,060 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 AKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 202,060 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 198,104 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 195,551 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 190,982 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 190,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

esp light on

Pass 3 May 2013 182,370 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 167,557 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 167,507 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs light on

Pass 16 Dec 2010 157,192 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 141,497 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 123,992 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 103,326 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 83,860 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 83,860 miles

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

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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A2 AKL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A2 AKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 AKL registered?

A2 AKL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is A2 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 AKL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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