MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,946 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all tyres cracking on outer walls
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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MBY 740L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 44,833 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 MBY 740L, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of MBY 740L?
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What year was MBY 740L registered?
MBY 740L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is MBY 740L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MBY 740L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MBY 740L have outstanding finance?
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