MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,758 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
all brakes discs rusty
general under side surface rust
n/s/f door has small hole in outer skin not jagged edge
n/s/f floor pan has small hole not within 30cm
Advanced corrosion to rear coil springs
Both headlamp lenses and patterns poor
Centre exhaust deteriorating
Corrosion to front chassis and inner wing areas
Corrosion to front shock absorber bodies
Corrosion to front upper shock absorber mounting areas
Corrosion to rear chassis subframe mounting areas
Fuel cap seal deteriorating
General corrosion to suspension subframes and components
N/s bonnet catch not locking
Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of structure
Service wear to rear brake discs
Wiper damage to windscreen
Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advanced corrosion to rear coil springs
Both headlamp lenses and patterns poor
Centre exhaust deteriorating
Corrosion to front chassis and inner wing areas
Corrosion to front shock absorber bodies
Corrosion to front upper shock absorber mounting areas
Corrosion to rear chassis subframe mounting areas
Fuel cap seal deteriorating
General corrosion to suspension subframes and components
N/s bonnet catch not locking
N/s door mirror glas held in with tape
Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of structure
Service wear to rear brake discs
Wiper damage to windscreen
Non obligatory mirror damaged
nearside front fog lamp inoperative
surface corrosion to rear wheel arches
Both rear brake hoses perishing
Slight oil leak on rear differential
Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint
Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear brake hoses perishing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Slight oil leak on rear differential
Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint
Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Near side rear outer brake pad worn low
Rear brake ballance poor
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front wiper blade deteriorating
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear tyre perishing
Slight fluctuation on offside rear brake
Slight imbalance on rear brakes 34%
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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7901 RU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 7901 RU, 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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7901 RU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 February 1997.
Is 7901 RU safe to buy?
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