MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,656 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front brake pipes corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
neearside front wiper starting to split
steering pump may be starting to leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front brake pipes slighly rusting
near side rear inner drive shaft gaitor leaking grease
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust blowing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A878 LEA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 A878 LEA, 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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What year was A878 LEA registered?
A878 LEA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is A878 LEA safe to buy?
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