MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front fog lamps not working
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
O/S/F tyre worn on both outer edges, advise replacing
O/S/F wheel arch corroded
O/S/R boot floor corroded and holed
O/S/R wheel arch corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear centre seat belt catch casing missing.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front fog lamps not working
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
O/S/F tyre worn on both outer edges, advise replacing
O/S/F wheel arch corroded
O/S/R boot floor corroded and holed
O/S/R wheel arch corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear centre seat belt catch casing missing.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear, rear facing seat belt missing
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear, rear facing seat belt cut/damaged
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear, rear facing seat belt missing
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear, rear facing seat belt cut/damaged
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)
lower steering column rubber boot split
rear exhaust mounting broken
Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
lower steering column rubber boot split
rear exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear number plate starting to fade
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W494 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 W494 EKJ, 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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W494 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 November 2000.
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