MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,211 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wing heavily corroded, no sharp edge yet
Offside Front foglamp not working
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
general corrosion to underside components
headlamp levelling device intermittent, slightly defected, possible vacuum issue, working at time of test-further investigation advised
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has deep cut to cords 215/55/R16 General (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring supporter/top mount excessively corroded, fractured (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring supporter/top mount excessively corroded, fractured (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wing heavily corroded, no sharp edge yet
Offside Front foglamp not working
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
general corrosion to underside components
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear covered grease ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front foglamp not working
general underbody corrosion an all suspension component/parts front and rear
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting excessively corroded and holed around front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting excessively corroded and holed around front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall badly damaged,cut to cord 215/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear covered grease ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front foglamp not working
general underbody corrosion an all suspension component/parts front and rear
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
BOTH Rear Tyres perishing, in Tread Area.
Factory fitted Engine Cover.
Factory fitted Sill Covers.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre perishing, in Tread Area.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
BOTH Rear Tyres perishing, in Tread Area.
Factory fitted Engine Cover.
Factory fitted Sill Covers.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre perishing, in Tread Area.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.
Factory fitted Engine Cover.
Factory fitted Sill Covers.
Factory fitted Undertrays.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Factory fitted Engine Cover.
Factory fitted Sill Covers.
Factory fitted Undertrays.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust Mounting deteriorated.
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section of pipe as marked (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working poss L E D light unit (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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W279 TLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W279 TLF, 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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W279 TLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 June 2000.
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