MOT Status
Mileage
355,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body and boot floor corroded
Front anti-roll bar bushes worn
Front brake hoses perished
Front to rear brake pipes corroded
Rear indicators discoloured
Rear load sensor bracket not correct
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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WF0242H is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 113,015 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 WF0242H, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WF0242H registered?
WF0242H is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 November 1997.
Is WF0242H safe to buy?
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