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A2 RCA

2002 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,476 mi
Last recorded59,476 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 59,476 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,475 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,378 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 52,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,778 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,678 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,259 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 41,259 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,943 miles

small cuts to all four tyre walls

Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,660 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,175 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,901 miles

slight play offside front wheel

Pass 11 Jul 2008 38,160 miles

small cut's to both the rear tyre wall's

very slight play in both the front wheel's

Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,394 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge and approching the legal limit on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,547 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 35,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front fog light inoperative

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 RCA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCA, 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 A2 RCA registered?

A2 RCA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is A2 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 RCA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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