MOT Status
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168,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake backing plate insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close,worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close,worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
both headlamps deteriorating
both rear tyres wearing low
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides rear parts of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lens covers deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front slight play at hub
under trays fitted obscuring some components
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f,n/s/f brake pipes corroded
o/sr,n/s/r tyres on wearbands 1.6mm
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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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7 DV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 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 7 DV, 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 7 DV registered?
7 DV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 December 2005.
Is 7 DV safe to buy?
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