MOT Status
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117,115 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
different size tyres front to back
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
Different size tyres fitted front to rear
High level stop light inoperative
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Number plate light lens missing
Offside Rear Handbrake has reduced effort
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 Plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
Different size tyres fitted front to rear
High level stop light inoperative
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Number plate light lens missing
Offside Rear Handbrake has reduced effort
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front tyres aspect ratio is different to rear tyres aspect ratio
Both rear tyres have different aspect ratios to both front tyres
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
High level stop light inoperative
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Offside door mirror glass tinted
Offside number plate light has lens missing
Sound deadening material under bonnet damaged
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside mirror glass slightly dis coloured
Offside number plate light lens missing
Offside parking brake has slightly reduced effort
different sized tyres fitted front to rear
high level stop light inoperative
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake has reduced effort
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake has reduced effort
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nsr position lamp outter light ok & inner light inop
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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1 TAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 98,656 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 1 TAU, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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1 TAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 October 2004.
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