MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,689 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all suspension pipes showing signs of corrosion
fuel tank corroded
underside of vehical showing advanced stages of corrosion
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
emissions reading:hc:132, co:0.68%, handbrake out of balance,service brake efficiency 58%, parking brake efficiency 28%
flexible brake hoses metal ends very rusty, 1 rubber exhaust mount badly cracked by box
front & rear tyre sizes 195/65/15, front tyres approx 1/2 worn,rear tyres approx 2/3 worn.
o/s front electric window unable to open,n/s outer wing nasty rust blister & getting weak above bumper,rear metal brake pipes rusty in places.
o/s rear tyre has outside marked on outer wall correctly fitted,vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine,very rusty underbody in places,suspect vehicle has been standing for a while
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
emissions reading:hc:132, co:0.68%, handbrake out of balance,service brake efficiency 58%, parking brake efficiency 28%
flexible brake hoses metal ends very rusty, 1 rubber exhaust mount badly cracked by box
front & rear tyre sizes 195/65/15, front tyres approx 1/2 worn,rear tyres approx 2/3 worn.
o/s front electric window unable to open,n/s outer wing nasty rust blister & getting weak above bumper,rear metal brake pipes rusty in places.
o/s rear tyre has outside marked on outer wall correctly fitted,vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine,very rusty underbody in places,suspect vehicle has been standing for a while
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
battery insecure
fuel pipes corroded
o/s and n/s front shocker glands have slight play †power steering pipes rusty in places †exhaust o ring just on back of 2nd silencer box cracked †emission reading:h.c.214 c.o.0.38%
tyre sizes front & rear 195/65/15 †rear tyre edges wearing †front number plate fading behind number 6 †rear brake pads approx 1/2 worn †suspect vehicle been standing for a little while †underbody rusty in places
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
battery insecure
fuel pipes corroded
o/s and n/s front shocker glands have slight play †power steering pipes rusty in places †exhaust o ring just on back of 2nd silencer box cracked †emission reading:h.c.214 c.o.0.38%
tyre sizes front & rear 195/65/15 †rear tyre edges wearing †front number plate fading behind number 6 †rear brake pads approx 1/2 worn †suspect vehicle been standing for a little while †underbody rusty in places
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A6 VCR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 138,723 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 VCR, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A6 VCR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 September 1989.
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