MOT Status
ValidMileage
137,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower arm ball joint d/cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint d/cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF OSF NSR OSR (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all brake pipes corroded
undertrays fitted front to rear underside
all brake pipes corroded
undertrays fitted to all underside
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers and under trays fitted
front exhaust mount broken/insecure
front registration plate cracked
n/s parking brake performance low
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted
Central exhaust bracket broken
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Central exhaust bracket broken
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
under trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint *pressed in hub* (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play only adjustment required (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play only adjustment required (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front discs worn inner face
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
transmission oil leak from codeing plug and pan gasket
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.
Large plastic under try fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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6490 KW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 90,800 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 6490 KW, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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6490 KW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 September 2008.
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