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V5 FAS

2021 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2894cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,940 mi
Last recorded70,940 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz E34,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 FAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,894cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 70,940 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 30,932 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 59,465 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 59,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 25,942 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 48,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 48,227 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 34,573 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2022 27,324 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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V5 FAS is a 2021 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,894cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V5 FAS, 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.

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What year was V5 FAS registered?

V5 FAS is a 2021 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 October 2021.

Is V5 FAS safe to buy?

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