MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Some slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut slightly wet/damp not considered excessive at time of test (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake foot lever stiff/ slightly siezed in operation (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear and front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm inner bush detached from suspension arm housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Some slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner bush showing signs of movement at arm bush housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut slightly wet/damp not considered excessive at time of test (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake foot lever stiff/ slightly siezed in operation (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear and front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at very rear and above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres slightly damaged on inners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Number plate damage
Nearside Rear Tyre side wall has various cuts no cords showing
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
nsf tyre sidewall cut
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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FL05 JAC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,194 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 FL05 JAC, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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FL05 JAC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2015.
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