MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Bonnet cable detached
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Also front all Suspension component (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Rear both sill's corroded General underbody corrosion
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding,including front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
bonnet pull damaged(cable detached)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper spring mount,corroded and torn away from the body (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding,including front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
bonnet pull damaged(cable detached)
mileage not displayed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of centre to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust corroded
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of centre to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust corroded
Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING
FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO FADE/DETERIORATE
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE
REAR BRAKE PADS LOW
UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)
EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING
FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)
BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS FRONT MOUNTING BUSHES STARTING TO WEAR/DETERIORATE
FRONT FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING
UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS
both front wheel bearings have slight play
exhaust rear silencer box corroding
front fog lamps not working
unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)
both front tyres wearing off on inner edges - o/s possibly close to ply/cords - advise to be replaced & front wheel alignment checked
front fog lamps not working
rear exhaust silencer box corroding
unable to visually check brake pads
unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front tyres wearing off on inner edges - o/s possibly close to ply/cords - advise to be replaced & front wheel alignment checked
front fog lamps not working
rear exhaust silencer box corroding
unable to visually check brake pads
unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)
front tyres wearing off on both edges
o/s/f fog lamp not working
unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)
unable to visually check rear brake pads
rear exhaust silencer box corroding
slight play in both front anti-roll bar links
slight play in both front wheel bearings
unable to visually check brake pads
rear exhaust silencer box corroding
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear exhaust silencer box corroding
front brake discs worn & pads low
o/s/f fog lamp not working
rear exhaust silencer box corroding
front brake discs wearing
front fog lamps not working
rear exhaust silencer box corroding
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs wearing
front fog lamps not working
rear exhaust silencer box corroding
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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V596 MGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V596 MGC, 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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V596 MGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 February 2000.
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