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AC02 MED

2002 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

123,057 mi
Last recorded123,057 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC02 MED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2021 123,057 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 121,433 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 121,426 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 114,189 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 107,625 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 98,258 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges, nearside is worse.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,803 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,913 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 75,535 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,144 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,287 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,243 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,799 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,246 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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AC02 MED is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AC02 MED, 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 AC02 MED registered?

AC02 MED is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is AC02 MED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC02 MED shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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