MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED
STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WINGS CORRODED
offside front wing has been temporary repaird
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WING (6.1.C.1)
GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON
NAIL IN OUTER SHOULDER OF OFFSIDE REAR TYRE
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)
REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED
STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WINGS CORRODED
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER SHOULDERS 215/55/16
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
STRONG ADVISE CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH
all 4 wheel arches rusty
diesel light on
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
glow plug light stayes on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
STRONG ADVISE offside front wheel arch corroded
diesel light on
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
slight play offside front inner rackend
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)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion offside front wheel arch
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion offside front wheel arch
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front and offside front and offside rear wheel aches have corrosion
offside rear inner sidelight not working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front wiper poor
nearside front tyre has a minor cut in outer sidewall 215/55/16
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front wiper poor
nearside front tyre has a minor cut in outer sidewall 215/55/16
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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W988 KVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 W988 KVV, 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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W988 KVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 June 2000.
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