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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe before flexi sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake valve slightly damaged or slight leak corrosion to casing (1.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively OS & NS (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear mud gard not fully secure both mounting points rotten
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear mud gard not fully secure both mounting points rotten
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front slight bind on both brakes
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
general corrosion pipework front brake chambers etc
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
general corrosion pipework front brake chambers etc
o/s outer door handle insecure
Exhaust slightly corroded
Vehicle underbody dry
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise n/s/f abs cable insecure
advise o/s and n/s front discs rusty advise o/s and n/s rear discs rusty
Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R761 ECT is a 1998 Mercedes Atego in Grey with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
The most common reason a Mercedes Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R761 ECT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R761 ECT registered?
R761 ECT is a 1998 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 1 July 1998.
Is R761 ECT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R761 ECT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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