MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
282,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis arms (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded at join to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Both rear brake hoses cracking and perishing
Both rear brake pipes corroded - at join to hoses
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both rear brake hoses cracking and perishing
Both rear brake pipes corroded - at join to hoses
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination of number plate (6.3.1d)
top and bottom trays fitted to engine bay area under trays fitted to full length of vehicle
under trays fitted to full length of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination of number plate (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr and nsr discs pittard (3.5.1i)
top and bottom trays fitted to engine bay area under trays fitted to full length of vehicle
under trays fitted to full length of vehicle
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)
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A16 KVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 93,352 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 A16 KVP, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A16 KVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2006.
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