MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,134 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all wheel arches corroding but not a hazard to pedestrians
bonnet secondary safety catch broken
differential has a oil leak
engine has an oil leak
exhaust deteriorating
near side front and off side front lower ball joints have slight lift
near side rear and off side rear flexible brake hoses deteriorating
off side front,near side rear and off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine has an oil leak
exhaust deteriorating
all wheel arches corroding but not a hazard to pedestrians
bonnet secondary safety catch broken
differential has a oil leak
near side front and off side front lower ball joints have slight lift
near side rear and off side rear flexible brake hoses deteriorating
off side front,near side rear and off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front to rear brake pipes corroding
engine has a substantial oil leak
exhaust deteriorating
off side front brake pipe greased preventing propper inspection
off side rear and both off side wheel arches corroding
rear differential has an oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front to rear brake pipes corroding
engine has a substantial oil leak
exhaust deteriorating
off side front brake pipe greased preventing propper inspection
off side rear and both off side wheel arches corroding
rear differential has an oil leak
all coil springs rusty
brake pipes heavily greased-not allowing full inspection
lift in both front lower ball joints
oil leak on engine
oil leak on rear axle
rear suspension bed and components rusty
wheel arches rusting
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
all coil springs rusty
brake pipes heavily greased-not allowing full inspection
lift in both front lower ball joints
oil leak on engine
oil leak on rear axle
rear suspension bed and components rusty
wheel arches rusting
Both front and rear metal brake pipes are corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front and rear metal brake pipes are corroded
both rear flexis perishing
offside front and both front to rear brake pipes starting to rust
offside rear wheel arch rusting - no sharp edges
oil leak on rear axle
slight lift in both lower ball joints
brake pad warning light comes on when pedal is pressed †washer fliud warning light on †drivers door mirror cracked but not effecting view to rear †front number plate starting to crack
nearside rear tyre tread getting low †offside rear tyre worn on inner edge †offside front brake pipe starting to rust †front to rear brake pipes starting to rust †oil leak from rear diff †rear flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pad warning light comes on when pedal is pressed †bulb failure warning light on †washer fliud warning light on †drivers door mirror crack not effecting view to the rear †front number plate starting to crack
nearside rear tyre tread getting low †offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge †offside front brake pipe starting to rust †front to rear brake pipes starting to rust †oil leak from rear diff †rear flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate
CHILD SEAT IN N/S/R O/S mirror glass is cracked.
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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E1 LSB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 113,015 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 E1 LSB, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E1 LSB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 January 1997.
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