MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose deteriorated Tank to fuel pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front wheel arch corroded and holed
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear wheel arches corroded
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
boot floor corroded and holed
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front wheel arch corroded and holed
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear wheel arches corroded
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
boot floor corroded and holed
Nearside Rear wheel arch also offside front slightly corroded
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear wheel arch also offside front slightly corroded
Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wing corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear inner cv boot split
Oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
rear drive gaiters perishing
rear exhaust rusty
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
rear drive gaiters perished
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Rear tyres perishing
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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A226 LKL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 129,970 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 A226 LKL, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A226 LKL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 November 1983.
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