2001 Mercedes-Benz E 3.3L Diesel · 5 LPO
2001 Mercedes-Benz E (3.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 48,710 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
5 LPO Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 48,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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5 LPO Mileage History
- 21/03/200615,461 mi
- 19/03/200716,731 mi+1,270 mi
- 11/03/200818,178 mi+1,447 mi
- 18/03/200920,719 mi+2,541 mi
- 23/03/201023,964 mi+3,245 mi
- 23/03/201023,964 mi
- 24/03/201126,466 mi+2,502 mi
- 14/03/201228,992 mi+2,526 mi
- 08/03/201331,120 mi+2,128 mi
- 19/03/201432,662 mi+1,542 mi
- 27/02/201534,585 mi+1,923 mi
- 22/03/201636,553 mi+1,968 mi
- 28/03/201737,895 mi+1,342 mi
- 15/03/201838,954 mi+1,059 mi
- 22/03/201839,030 mi+76 mi
- 20/03/201939,815 mi+785 mi
- 25/03/201939,911 mi+96 mi
- 02/03/202040,748 mi+837 mi
- 17/08/202040,833 mi+85 mi
- 17/08/202040,833 mi
- 19/07/202141,580 mi+747 mi
- 08/08/202242,520 mi+940 mi
- 08/08/202343,504 mi+984 mi
- 16/08/202446,116 mi+2,612 mi
- 15/08/202548,392 mi+2,276 mi
- 24/09/202648,710 mi+318 mi
Average of roughly 1,621 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
5 LPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz E (5 LPO) between March 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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