MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()
Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror head (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point on underside excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)
coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)
coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs lipped
nearside rear door do not open from inside
nearside rear tyre side wall has a cut
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs lipped
nearside rear door do not open from inside
nearside rear tyre side wall has a cut
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside front tyre cut in sidewall
slight damping on power steering pipes and front plastic undertray has oil init reccomend further investigation
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
digs in nearside front tyre
remove sticker from offside windscreen[on nearside seat]
under trays
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
under trays
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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W158 VGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 W158 VGH, 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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W158 VGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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