MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,358 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mid box support pin detached.Exhaust box corroding!
Exhaust to gearbox bracket fractured.Rattling?
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nsf tyre has tear appearing on sidewall,marked with yellow chalk
nsr brake pads wearing thin?
nsr tyre wearing on inner edge,keep eye on!
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front wheels and tyres very close to rubbing on arms advise getting spacers fitted to wheels
nearside front jacking rubber missing
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front wheels and tyres very close to rubbing on arms advise getting spacers fitted to wheels
nearside front jacking rubber missing
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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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EIG 9308 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 EIG 9308, 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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What year was EIG 9308 registered?
EIG 9308 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 February 1997.
Is EIG 9308 safe to buy?
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