MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake lower than nearside it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside been greased and nearside side of tank cover fitted pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
anti roll bars and rear lower suspension arms corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear brake pipes slight corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to front rear bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod/rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded all other pipes been greased (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Front Lower front arms bushes slight deterioration
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arms to front bushes wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected spring broken do not drive (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arms to front bushes wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust mounts broken system still adequately supported
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
inner edge of nsf tyre getting low of tread
inner edge of osf tyre getting low of tread
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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AE08 SZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 90,800 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 AE08 SZR, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AE08 SZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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