MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all four shock absorbers slight dampness
metal fuel pipes near the limit for corrosion
rear metal brake pipes on the limit for corrosion advise replacing
slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes
suspect front crossmember corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all four shock absorbers slight dampness
metal fuel pipes near the limit for corrosion
rear metal brake pipes on the limit for corrosion advise replacing
slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes
suspect front crossmember corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
all rear metal brake pipes near the limit for corrosion
front crossmember corroded - cannot inspect properly due to cover
ns rear seat belt not tested due to child seat
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
all rear metal brake pipes near the limit for corrosion
front crossmember corroded - cannot inspect properly due to cover
ns rear seat belt not tested due to child seat
N/S/R seat-belt not tested due to child seat.
The washers require slight adjustment and the wiper blade is slightly starting to streak the windscreen.
both rear shock absorbers slight dampness
front metal brake pipes near the limit for corrosion
os headlight glass damp
rear metal brake pipes near the limit for corrosion
slight leak from fuel filter
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear shock absorbers slight dampness
front metal brake pipes near the limit for corrosion
os headlight glass damp
rear metal brake pipes near the limit for corrosion
slight leak from fuel filter
Slight corrosion on all the metal brake pipes.
Slight play in the N/S/F track rod end.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight corrosion on all the metal brake pipes.
Slight play in the N/S/F track rod end.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V36 GNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V36 GNS, 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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V36 GNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 January 2000.
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