MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right at limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right at limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
boot floor pan very badly corroded
exhaust generally deteriorating
o/s front outer floor pan by jacking point badly corroded . not within 30cm of mounting points
wheel arches corroded
windscreen wiper could be better
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
headlamps emit slightly unclear beams
wiper could be better
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing / broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
headlamps emit slightly unclear beams
wiper could be better
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
advise all door check straps loose
advise brake pad warning lamp on
advise oil leak on engine
advise rear brake hoses heavily perished
advise sligth play in steering rack mounts and os track rod end
advise surface corrosion to brake pipes
advise uneven tyre wear all round
advise wiper condition deteriorating
advise front brake pads starting to wear low
advise minor leak on os exhaust front pipe
advise minor marks in windscreen
advise osr brake pads worn low
advise slight play in osf lower swivel
advise suspension weak
advise wiper starting to deteriorate
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
advise all brake pads wearing low
advise both ns tyres wearing low on edges
advise os front pipe leaking
advise play in steering rack and track rod ends
advise slight play in rear suspension bushes
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front pads getting low
rear pads low
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front pads getting low
rear pads low
child seats fitted
rear shock absorbers slighty damp
slight exhaust leak
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
child seats fitted
slight exhaust leak on flexible section
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front & rear number plates both deteriated
front brake pads very low
srs lamp on dash illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V966 KMX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 V966 KMX, 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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V966 KMX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 January 2000.
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