2001 Mercedes-Benz E 5.4L Petrol · Y212 CHO
2001 Mercedes-Benz E (5.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 222,358 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y212 CHO Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 222,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y212 CHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz E (Y212 CHO) between August 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
Y212 CHO Mileage History
- 02/08/200571,950 mi
- 02/08/200571,950 mi
- 11/08/200685,650 mi+13,700 mi
- 20/08/2007101,552 mi+15,902 mi
- 21/08/2008114,450 mi+12,898 mi
- 21/08/2009128,220 mi+13,770 mi
- 21/08/2009128,220 mi
- 03/08/2010143,646 mi+15,426 mi
- 03/10/2011159,013 mi+15,367 mi
- 03/10/2011159,013 mi
- 01/10/2012162,401 mi+3,388 mi
- 01/10/2012162,401 mi
- 09/10/2013165,898 mi+3,497 mi
- 09/10/2013165,898 mi
- 17/12/2014168,505 mi+2,607 mi
- 11/03/2016170,928 mi+2,423 mi
- 04/10/2017177,798 mi+6,870 mi
- 04/10/2017177,798 mi
- 21/09/2018180,864 mi+3,066 mi
- 26/09/2018180,910 mi+46 mi
- 12/11/2019185,555 mi+4,645 mi
- 06/11/2020188,658 mi+3,103 mi
- 06/11/2020188,658 mi
- 12/11/2021189,440 mi+782 mi
- 10/10/2022189,961 mi+521 mi
- 12/10/2022189,982 mi+21 mi
- 09/11/2023199,199 mi+9,217 mi
- 21/11/2023199,205 mi+6 mi
- 19/11/2024209,681 mi+10,476 mi
- 05/12/2024209,742 mi+61 mi
- 03/12/2025222,358 mi+12,616 mi
Average of roughly 7,396 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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