MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,941 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Engine light on
Exhaust front mounts missing
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Engine light on
Exhaust front mounts missing
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders
Nearside Rear chassis lightly corroded at rear sub-frame front mounts
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
Offside Rear chassis lightly corroded at rear sub-frame front mounts
Offside Rear floor pan lightly corroded
Offside exhaust front pipe flexi corroded and damaged
both exhaust front pipe mount brackets missing
covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders
Nearside Rear chassis lightly corroded at rear sub-frame front mounts
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
Offside Rear chassis lightly corroded at rear sub-frame front mounts
Offside Rear floor pan lightly corroded
Offside exhaust front pipe flexi corroded and damaged
both exhaust front pipe mount brackets missing
covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding
Nearside front tyre worn on both edges
Nearside rear tyre worn on the inside edge
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads wearing low
n/s exhaust downpipe bracket broken
n/s front to rear brake pipe corrosion
n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged
o/s headlamp weak beam image
o/s/f brake pipe corrosion
o/s/r tyre perished/sidewall damaged
n/s exhaust has a leak at a joint
n/s/r tyre 3.5mm and worn on inner edge
o/s/r seat belt not checked due to a child seat fitted
o/s/r tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge
air bag light on
engine management light on
o/s/f head lamp patern weak
o/s/r tyre perishing
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
engine management light on
n/s/f brake slightly binding
o/s/f tyre perishing
air bag light on
o/s/r tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
n/s/r brake pipe minor corrosion
o/s & n/s front brake pipes minor corrosion
o/s/r tyre low shoulder
srs lamp on
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r brake pipe minor corrosion
o/s & n/s front brake pipes minor corrosion
o/s/r tyre low shoulder
srs lamp on
air bag warning lamp on
n/s/r tyre 2.5mm
o/s headlamp pattern slightly weak
o/s/f wheel bearing wear
o/s/r brake pipe corrosion
both rear brake pipes starting corrode
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both rear brake pipes starting corrode
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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X472 FLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 X472 FLC, 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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X472 FLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 October 2000.
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