2001 Mercedes-Benz E 3.3L Diesel · X147 VPB
2001 Mercedes-Benz E (3.3L, diesel). First registered 09 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 104,834 miles. MOT expired on 03 Dec 2015.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Dec 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Jun 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X147 VPB Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2014
- 104,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X147 VPB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz E (X147 VPB) between January 2006 and December 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2014 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: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
X147 VPB Mileage History
- 20/01/200652,784 mi
- 12/01/200759,473 mi+6,689 mi
- 08/01/200866,657 mi+7,184 mi
- 09/01/200973,434 mi+6,777 mi
- 12/01/200973,434 mi
- 13/01/201079,534 mi+6,100 mi
- 13/01/201079,534 mi
- 05/01/201185,720 mi+6,186 mi
- 07/01/201185,720 mi
- 03/01/201211,638 mi-74,082 mi
- 09/01/201397,388 mi+85,750 mi
- 09/01/201397,388 mi
- 03/12/2013102,969 mi+5,581 mi
- 04/12/2014104,834 mi+1,865 mi
- 04/12/2014104,834 mi
Average of roughly 5,868 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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