MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
280,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
underside of vehicle very rusty and flaking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
underside of vehicle very rusty and flaking
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
air filter housing loose
headlights tempory taped beam check
some corrosion o/s/ sill
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
air filter housing loose
headlights tempory taped beam check
some corrosion o/s/ sill
Offside rear brake pipe begining to corrode.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel pipe from tank- condition suspect
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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B52 KNV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 B52 KNV, 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 B52 KNV registered?
B52 KNV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B52 KNV safe to buy?
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