MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
263,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake discs worn.
Front registration plate damaged.
Nearside front brake hose perished.
Offside rear anti roll bar linkage bush worn.
Offside rear lower hub bush worn.
Rear exhaust section corroded and blowing.
Slight play in both front lower ball joints.
Bonnet catch requires attention.
Brake pipes corroded.
Exhaust corroded.
Front registration plate damaged.
Fuel pipes corroded.
Offside front lower ball joint worn.
Offside inner steering rack joint worn.
Offside rear lower hub mounting bush worn.
Play in offside front wheel bearing.
Rear coil springs corroded.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear brake discs corroded
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front number cracked but still secure
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Sill covers fitted
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully inspect
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully inspect
Sill covers fitted
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Sill covers fitted
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
front bumper trim missing
nearside at rear fuel pipe starting to deteriorate
note plastic trim fitted to sills unable to fully inspect
rear bumper cracked and split
slight oil leak on engine
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front bumper trim missing
nearside at rear fuel pipe starting to deteriorate
note plastic trim fitted to sills unable to fully inspect
rear bumper cracked and split
slight oil leak on engine
Nearside 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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tracking needs checking
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W729 NDB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W729 NDB, 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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W729 NDB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 July 2000.
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