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FY21 UBV

2021 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,713 mi
Last recorded166,713 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz E34,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY21 UBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 166,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring arm ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 166,711 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all other front pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring arm ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 126,571 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 126,570 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2024 85,649 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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FY21 UBV is a 2021 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 34,910 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 FY21 UBV, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY21 UBV registered?

FY21 UBV is a 2021 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 August 2021.

Is FY21 UBV safe to buy?

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