MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,310 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front number plate slightly damaged
power steering belt slightly perished
surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear chassis rail around upper coil spring
under side of vehicle has been shutz
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
front number plate slightly damaged
power steering belt slightly perished
surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear chassis rail around upper coil spring
under side of vehicle has been shutz
front number plate slightly cracked
offside rear reverse lamp inoperative
power steering belt slightly perished
slight movement in nearside + offside front steering idlers
surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front number plate slightly cracked
offside rear reverse lamp inoperative
power steering belt slightly perished
slight movement in nearside + offside front steering idlers
surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front number plate slightly cracked
nearside + offside rear wheel bearings slight movement
nearside front inner wheel arch surface corrosion
power steering belt slightly perished
rear drive shaft gaitors nearside + offside inner + outer slightly perished
slight movement in nearside + offside front steering idlers
surface corrosion to offside rear inner + outer sills in several places
surface corrosion to rear floors + rear chassis rails in several places
various exhaust bushes slightly perished
front number plate slightly cracked
nearside front inner wheel arch surface corrosion
power steering belt slightly perished
rear drive shaft gaitors inner + outer slightly perished
slight movement in nearside + offside front steering idlers
slight movement in rear wheel bearings
surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill
surface corrosion to rear floors + rear chassis rails
various exhaust bushes slightly perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate slightly cracked
nearside front inner wheel arch surface corrosion
power steering belt slightly perished
rear drive shaft gaitors inner + outer slightly perished
rear most propshaft rubber coupling slight movement + slightly perished
slight movement in nearside + offside front steering idlers
slight movement in rear wheel bearings
surface corrosion to battery tray
surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill
surface corrosion to rear exhaust system
surface corrosion to rear floors + rear chassis rails
various exhaust bushes slightly perished
front number plate slightly cracked
nearside front inner wheel arch surface corrosion
power steering belt slightly perished
rear drive shaft gaitors inner + outer slightly perished
rear most propshaft rubber mount slighly worn + slightly perished
slight movement in rear wheel bearings
surface corrosion + minor leaks to rear exhaust system
surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill
surface corrosion to rear floors + rear chassis rails in several places
various exhaust bushes slightly perished
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front exhaust system minor leaks
front number plate slightly cracked
nearside front inner wheel arch surface corrosion
power steering belt slightly perished
rear drive shaft gaitors inner + outer slightly perished
rear most propshaft rubber mount slighly worn + slightly perished
slight movement in rear link arms nearside + offside
slight movement in rear wheel bearings
surface corrosion + minor leaks to rear exhaust system
surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill
surface corrosion to rear floors + rear chassis rails in several places
various exhaust bushes slightly perished
Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
brake pipe under bonnett n/s starting to rust
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
brake pipe under bonnett n/s starting to rust
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
small corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fair amount of brake imbalance, o/s low.
N/S/R tyre tread depth low on inner edge. †
Rear prop coupling poor.
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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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A955 LEL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 A955 LEL, 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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A955 LEL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 March 1984.
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