2001 Mercedes-Benz E 2.0L Petrol · A12 HWR
2001 Mercedes-Benz E (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 152,065 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A12 HWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/03/2026
- 152,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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A12 HWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz E (A12 HWR) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
A12 HWR Mileage History
- 08/03/2022146,730 mi
- 02/03/2023147,889 mi+1,159 mi
- 05/03/2024149,468 mi+1,579 mi
- 04/03/2025150,755 mi+1,287 mi
- 12/03/2026152,065 mi+1,310 mi
Average of roughly 1,330 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Severe RustSerious
The W210 generation is notorious for catastrophic corrosion due to Mercedes-Benz adopting water-based eco paints alongside inadequate factory anti-corrosion primer in the mid-1990s. Front spring perches, wheel arches, sill jacking points, door bottoms under rubber weatherstrips, and boot lock apertures suffer severe structural perforation.
- 722.6 Conductor Plate FailureModerate
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- Front Suspension Upper Spring Perch DetachmentSerious
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