MOT Status
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83,234 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front wheel has weld repair
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative lower arm (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front wheel has weld repair
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front road wheel welded inner
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner wheel has a weld repair
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight Oil Mist (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres wearing on inside edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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1881 EL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,854 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 1881 EL, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 1881 EL registered?
1881 EL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 June 2012.
Is 1881 EL safe to buy?
The MOT history for 1881 EL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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