MOT Status
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165,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Object on mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped in corner (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Object on mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped in corner (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Object on mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre has cut
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre has cut
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic covers under vehicle
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A6 SYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 98,656 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 A6 SYF, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A6 SYF registered?
A6 SYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 January 2004.
Is A6 SYF safe to buy?
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