MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front spot lamp not working.
Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.
Nearside inner front wheel arch corroded and holed. But just outside of prescribed area.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside front inner wheel arch corroded(Behind w/washer bottle) But just outside of prescribed area.
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake pipes coated with grease.
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front spot lamp not working.
Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.
Nearside inner front wheel arch corroded and holed. But just outside of prescribed area.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside front inner wheel arch corroded(Behind w/washer bottle) But just outside of prescribed area.
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake pipes coated with grease.
front roll bar outer bushes perished and have slight play
handbrake only just met the legal requirements
heavy engine oil leak
rear brake pipes covered in grease
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front roll bar outer bushes perished and have slight play
heavy engine oil leak
rear brake pipes covered in grease
corrosion n/s/f outer sill but not within prescribed area
n/s/f and n/s/r tyres heavily perished
o/s/f indicator lense cracked
steering rack damp
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion n/s/f outer sill but not within prescribed area
engine oil leak
n/s/f and n/s/r tyres heavily perished
o/s/f indicator lense cracked
steering box damp
Auxillary Drive Belt Slightly Perished. Oil Leak @ Rocker Cover Area.
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Auxillary Drive Belt Slightly Perished. Oil Leak @ Rocker Cover Area.
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Battery insecure
Engine Oil Level Slightly Low & Engine Oil Leaking @ Rear Crankshaft & Sump Plug Aeas,Front Registration Plate Deteriated,Fuel Tank Cap Seal Slightly Perished,Battery Insecure,Nearside Rear Vehicle Jack Point Rubber Missing.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insecure
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E136 AAM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 136,819 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 E136 AAM, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E136 AAM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 March 1988.
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