MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
272,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
under trays fitted
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear front mid and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
under trays fitted
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front wing corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
slight damage to off side front wing/bumper
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
slight damage to off side front wing/bumper
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front bumper fixings corroded.
Offside rear tyre low on tread .
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front fogs not working
o/s front wing corroded
o/s rear tyre getting low
screen wash needs adjusting
suspension pipes corroded
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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X246 KAV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc 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 X246 KAV, 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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X246 KAV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 September 2000.
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