MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside floor front pasenger footwell corrosion
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside floor front pasenger footwell corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside floor front pasenger footwell corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside front brake hose ferral corrosion present but not excessive
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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F149 LSA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 138,723 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 F149 LSA, 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 37 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 F149 LSA registered?
F149 LSA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F149 LSA safe to buy?
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