MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,591 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow rear muffler joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Both rear linkage fixing bolts only just through nyloc - secure at this time.
Rear Hand brake performance only just met - may need adjustment or repair.
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern both headlamps. Replace bulbs - PRS. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low LH headlamp aim too low - adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow rear muffler joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Both rear linkage fixing bolts only just through nyloc - secure at this time.
Rear Hand brake performance only just met - may need adjustment or repair.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Slight blow on exhaust front pipe. †Exhaust centre pipe/rear silencer clamp broken. †Wear developing in offside outer track rod end. †Corrosion eating into body structure and numerous components.
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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E178 VEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 E178 VEX, 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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E178 VEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 May 1988.
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