MOT Status
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221,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear heat sheild slightly insecure.
Right hand indicator tel-tale flashing fast. Indicators on outisde of vehicle flashing at correct speed.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease at all 4 corners at flexi joints (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at all 4 corners at flexi joints (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts slightly corroded where they join flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front thrust arms forward bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front thrust arms forward bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 5mm but wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front corner of bumper loose
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts slightly corroded where they join flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front thrust arms forward bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front thrust arms forward bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 5mm but wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front corner of bumper loose
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
High level brake light not working
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower,rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Slight play inner rack joints
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
High level brake light not working
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower,rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Slight play inner rack joints
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges , tread is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges , tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
all rigid brake pipes covered by undertrays
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
nsf suspension lower rear outer ball joint is worn to mot limits
rear reg plate is deteriated
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nsf suspension lower rear outer ball joint is worn to mot limits
rear reg plate is deteriated
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advised nearside front tyre shows slight wear on edge
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
near side front tyre bald inner and outer
off side front tyre bold inner
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
near side front mirror indcator spilt
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AO08 FNG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AO08 FNG, 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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AO08 FNG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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