MOT Status
ValidMileage
240,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has also been run on flat (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake valve leaking abs pump leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel welded inside edge
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel repaired with weld
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel repaired with weld
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front tyres splitting around circuference inner sdewalls
cut n/s/r inner sidewall
deep damage n/s/f outer tyre sidewall
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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1638 R is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 82,524 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1638 R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 1638 R registered?
1638 R is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 March 2009.
Is 1638 R safe to buy?
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