MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,689 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres worn at edges
exhaust becoming corroded
fuel pipes becoming corroded
n/s/f tyre has slight cuts in inner side wall and air pressure is low
slight damage to o/s door mirror glass
slight play in steering box
vehicle corroded
wiper operation becoming slow
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres worn at edges
exhaust becoming corroded
fuel pipes becoming corroded
n/s/f tyre has slight cuts in inner side wall and air pressure is low
slight damage to o/s door mirror glass
slight play in steering box
vehicle corroded
wiper operation becoming slow
vehicle corroded
all coil springs corroded
exhaust becoming corroded
fuel pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PAS pipes becoming corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
all coil springs corroded
both anti-roll bars corroded
both sub frames corroded
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
all coil springs corroded
both anti-roll bars corroded
both sub frames corroded
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
vehicle corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel pipes corroded
vehicle corroded
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel pipes corroded
vehicle corroded
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front number plate cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MIL 2685 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MIL 2685, 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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What year was MIL 2685 registered?
MIL 2685 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is MIL 2685 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MIL 2685 shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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