2001 Mercedes-Benz E 2.8L Petrol · DHJ 3
2001 Mercedes-Benz E (2.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 28,254 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DHJ 3 Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 28,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DHJ 3 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz E (DHJ 3) between September 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
DHJ 3 Mileage History
- 02/09/200515,952 mi
- 29/08/200617,246 mi+1,294 mi
- 06/09/200718,225 mi+979 mi
- 28/08/200819,714 mi+1,489 mi
- 03/09/200920,832 mi+1,118 mi
- 20/08/201021,343 mi+511 mi
- 08/09/201122,942 mi+1,599 mi
- 08/09/201122,943 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/201223,679 mi+736 mi
- 22/08/201324,408 mi+729 mi
- 18/08/201425,080 mi+672 mi
- 18/08/201425,080 mi
- 27/08/201526,046 mi+966 mi
- 17/08/201626,561 mi+515 mi
- 17/08/201727,033 mi+472 mi
- 20/08/201827,326 mi+293 mi
- 23/08/201927,421 mi+95 mi
- 03/09/202027,526 mi+105 mi
- 03/09/202027,526 mi
- 08/09/202127,649 mi+123 mi
- 08/09/202227,781 mi+132 mi
- 07/09/202327,871 mi+90 mi
- 03/09/202427,982 mi+111 mi
- 26/08/202528,195 mi+213 mi
- 07/09/202628,254 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 585 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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