MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,028 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion both inner sills and around drain holes and jacking points (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)
sill covers fitted on outer sills
Front suspension sits low.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear trailing arm bushes worn and perished.
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front suspension sits low.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear trailing arm bushes worn and perished.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
corrosion to rear underbody
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion to rear underbody
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
boot floor (nearside hole) corroded
boot floor (offside hole) corroded
brake lines corroded
exhaust system corroded
front (both) upper suspension coil spring cup corroded
fuel lines corroded
general underbody corrosion
oil leak
passenger airbag switched off
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
boot floor (nearside hole) corroded
boot floor (offside hole) corroded
brake lines corroded
exhaust system corroded
front (both) upper suspension coil spring cup corroded
fuel lines corroded
general underbody corrosion
oil leak
passenger airbag switched off
corroded through on nearside rear but not within a load bearing structure
corrosion to brake pipes
corrosion to fuel lines
oil leak
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
corroded through on nearside rear but not within a load bearing structure
corrosion to brake pipes
corrosion to fuel lines
oil leak
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion brake lines
corrosion to fuel lines
slight distortion on front disks
srs light on dash (airbag turned off)
steel rim fitted to nearside front but tyre size is the same as the offside
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion brake lines
corrosion to fuel lines
slight distortion on front disks
srs light on dash (airbag turned off)
steel rim fitted to nearside front but tyre size is the same as the offside
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
airbag light on dash
corrosion to fuel lines
corrosion to rear brake pipes
front reg plate cracked
nearside rear shock absorber rubber bush (upper) splitting
front reg plate cracked
airbag light on dash
corrosion to fuel lines
corrosion to rear brake pipes
nearside rear shock absorber rubber bush (upper) splitting
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
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W551 RNB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W551 RNB, 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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W551 RNB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 May 2000.
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