MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting snapped. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear 1 of 2 Nearside Rear position lamps notn working
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill/jacking point holed. (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A8 UAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 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 A8 UAL, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A8 UAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 September 2000.
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