MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bot h sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust deteriorated.
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear bumper damaged.
Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V145 EPA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 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 V145 EPA, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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V145 EPA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 January 2000.
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