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A7 EOS

2002 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,207 mi
Last recorded86,207 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 EOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 86,207 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 85,279 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 85,279 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 84,053 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 82,846 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective central mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 82,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective central mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,117 miles

Brake servo assistance not effective - Advise inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,958 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 78,545 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,713 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 73,006 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,395 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,115 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 62,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,072 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,380 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,747 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,035 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,448 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,336 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,131 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,762 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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A7 EOS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A7 EOS, 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 A7 EOS registered?

A7 EOS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is A7 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 EOS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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