MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,705 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
pipes at fuel filter corroded
rear brakes may require attention
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both inner spot lamps not working
pipes at fuel filer corroded
rear brakes may require attention
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
reading for n/s parking brake a good bit lower than o/s may require attention
reading for n/s parking brake a good bit lower than o/s may require attention
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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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B257 OSA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 131,937 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 B257 OSA, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B257 OSA registered?
B257 OSA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B257 OSA safe to buy?
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