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739 GRM

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,187 mi
Last recorded145,187 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration739 GRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 145,187 miles

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Front shock absorber lower arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Slight play to O/S/F Inner steering arm

Fail 8 Feb 2022 145,187 miles

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Front shock absorber lower arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Slight play to O/S/F Inner steering arm

Pass 21 Jan 2021 143,339 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal pipes to flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes to flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 143,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal pipes to flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes to flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 142,143 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 132,734 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 121,446 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 108,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 108,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 93,735 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,881 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,191 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,955 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,314 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,100 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,255 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,858 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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739 GRM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 96,443 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 739 GRM, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 739 GRM registered?

739 GRM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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