MOT Status
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74,615 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both lamps (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative
Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both lamps (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight deisel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight deisel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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6005 VB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 113,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 6005 VB, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 6005 VB registered?
6005 VB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is 6005 VB safe to buy?
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