MOT Status
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178,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, leading, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, leading, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim lip damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear, discs pitted, brakes in poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front inner wing has some corrosion
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, leading arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear parts of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (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 Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlight slightly dim
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 Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
some corrosion to front and rear brake pipes
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front wheel rim damaged
Front 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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A1 KBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 A1 KBT, 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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A1 KBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 October 2005.
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