MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S/F N/S/F O/S/R N/S/R wheel arches taped up
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F N/S/F O/S/R N/S/R wheel arches taped up
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Oil Leak
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under both Side (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Oil Leak
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under both Side (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front no.plate boreder line deteriated
rear no.plate slightly deteriated
wiper slightly smeary
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front steering rack inner track rod joint has free play
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
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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W978 KRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 W978 KRP, 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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W978 KRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 April 2000.
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