MOT Status
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93,663 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged on limit (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Temp repair (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged on limit (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Temp repair (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust back box corroding but not excessively
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp washers inoperative
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust back box corroding but not excessively
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp washers inoperative
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rears on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s rear (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake application uneven weak on balance test (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts corroding on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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8166 UP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 95,742 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 8166 UP, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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8166 UP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 May 2002.
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