MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion BOTH WINGS (6.1.C.1)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear floors on both sides (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
All rear suspension bushes in poor condition but no exessive movment
Exhaust in poor condition
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Chikd seat fitted in rear
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, 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 Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Radiator support bent
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
brake discs slight corrosion
front cross member corroding
fuel and brake pipes corroded
offside rear lower quater corroded and holed
wheel arches corroding
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake discs slight corrosion
front cross member corroding
fuel and brake pipes corroded
offside rear lower quater corroded and holed
wheel arches corroding
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake and rear suspension pipes ccorroding
front inner arches slight corrosion
rear inner quater panels corroded and holed
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake and rear suspension pipes ccorroding
front inner arches slight corrosion
rear inner quater panels corroded and holed
Has no damping on rear suspension
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Has no damping on rear suspension
exhaust corroded.
o/s/r shocker damp.
rear tyres just in limits.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust corroded.
o/s/r shocker damp.
rear tyres just in limits.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust corroded.
n/s/f anti roll link bush worn.
o/s/r shocker damp.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W495 BBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 W495 BBT, 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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W495 BBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 May 2000.
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