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ABY 662S

2002 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,804 mi
Last recorded142,804 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABY 662S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 142,804 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 135,846 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine coolant reservoir loose.

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

Oil residue at engine and gearbox undertrays.

Slight playa at NSF and OSF wheel bearings.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 113,866 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 133,865 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2010 123,737 miles

NSF and OSF washers partially blocked.

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

Slight play at NSF and OSF wheel bearings.

Fail 15 Feb 2010 123,737 miles

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

Slight play at NSF and OSF wheel bearings.

NSF and OSF washers partially blocked.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 106,880 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 93,655 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 93,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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ABY 662S is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ABY 662S, 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 ABY 662S registered?

ABY 662S is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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The MOT history for ABY 662S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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