MOT Status
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66,094 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Visible brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside front to rear brake pipes covered by undertray not inspected
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Visible brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front to rear brake pipes covered by undertray not inspected
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front to rear brake pipes not inspected covered with plastic under tray
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front to rear brake pipes not inspected covered with plastic under tray
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box braket corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
emissions clean
undertrays fitted resricting inspection
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint press fit to hub (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front outer steering rack arm has play
emissions not registered
undertrays fitted restricting inspection
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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A16 SWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 90,800 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 A16 SWS, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A16 SWS registered?
A16 SWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 May 2008.
Is A16 SWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for A16 SWS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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