MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,541 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All four tyres have slight cracking due to age.
Corrosion at front offside inner and outer wing.
Slight play in nearside steering idler.
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All four tyres have slight cracking due to age.
Corrosion at front offside inner and outer wing.
Slight play in nearside steering idler.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front tyres cracked/perished within tread (age cracked) Both sides
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear tyres cracked/perished within tread and inner side walls (age cracked) Both sides
Slight wear in propshaft front coupling.
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides on metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front tyres cracked/perished within tread (age cracked) Both sides
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear tyres cracked/perished within tread and inner side walls (age cracked) Both sides
Slight wear in propshaft front coupling.
Corrosion at front of inner wings.
Corrosion at front of inner wings.
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear self levelling suspension hydraulic pipes corroded
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Offside rear self levelling suspension hydraulic pipes corroded
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K488 CBU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 139,041 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 K488 CBU, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K488 CBU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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