MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,927 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
general body and underbody poor condition
unable to see front and rear disc's and pads
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
general body and underbody poor condition
unable to see front and rear brake pads and disc's
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
unable to see front and rear pads
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
unable to see front or rear brake disc s/pads fully?
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
unable to see front or rear brake disc s/pads fully?
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
engine oil leak
nearside rear drive shaft u/j worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A499 DUF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A499 DUF, 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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A499 DUF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 February 1984.
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