MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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fluid leaks from engine and gearbox areas
front steering and suspension joints, rubbers split
front valance holed and corroded
n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills, rot setting
o/s front door strap broken
o/s rear brake binding slightly
o/s rear seatbelt slightly damaged
rear driveshaft boots split x4
rear towbar areas holed and corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
fluid leaks engine and gearbox areas
o/s front door strap broken
o/s rear seatbelt slightly damaged
o/s trackrod end, n/s and o/s front bottom balljoints rubbers split
rear driveshaft boots x4 split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fluid leaks from engine area
n/s and o/s rear floor corroded and holed
n/s rear inner and outer c.v boots split
o/s rear inner c.v boot split
rear exhaust mount rubbers perished
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fluid leaks from engine area
n/s and o/s rear floor corroded and holed
n/s rear inner and outer c.v boots split
o/s rear inner c.v boot split
rear exhaust mount rubbers perished
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
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A445 VYH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 136,026 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 A445 VYH, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A445 VYH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 April 1984.
Is A445 VYH safe to buy?
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