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AO57 YYJ

2007 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,261 mi
Last recorded148,261 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz E93,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 YYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 148,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 141,357 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 127,582 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 127,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 122,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 122,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 112,836 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust hanger corroded through and another weakened

Fail 17 Jul 2019 112,836 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear exhaust hanger corroded through and another weakened

Pass 23 Jul 2018 110,623 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,215 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 97,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,451 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

O/S/R coil Spring cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2016 87,451 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

O/S/R coil Spring cracked

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 776,044 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,162 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,882 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,750 miles

Front tyres starting to split on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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AO57 YYJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 93,168 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 AO57 YYJ, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO57 YYJ registered?

AO57 YYJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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