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A230 FVO

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,034 mi
Last recorded62,034 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA230 FVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 62,034 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

small chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Jan 2022 61,902 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

small chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,544 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2019 54,909 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Oct 2018 51,454 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two seats fitted ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,272 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 46,069 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside wiper slightly worn

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint shocker (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 46,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside wiper slightly worn

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint shocker (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,176 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 36,915 miles

o/s front tyre cracking

to clean for smoke test

Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 33,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 29,856 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,131 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,912 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 24,908 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,601 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 21,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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A230 FVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A230 FVO, 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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What year was A230 FVO registered?

A230 FVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is A230 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A230 FVO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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