MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Some underbody corrosion at rear
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Some underbody corrosion at rear
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe twisted.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle corroded.
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Fixing pins incorrectly fitted. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe twisted.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle corroded.
Both rear subframe mounting areas are corroded
Damage to windscreen
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
BOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINTS CORRODING
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN
NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
BOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINTS CORRODING
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN
NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
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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H966 POE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 138,298 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 H966 POE, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H966 POE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 October 1990.
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