MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlight (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rearx2 (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material overaxle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour Nearside HID - Offside Non HID (4.1.4 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
not all washer jets working
wiper blade smearing slightly
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS
CORROSION STARTING ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND ALL JACKING POINTS
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
CORROSION STARTING ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND ALL JACKING POINTS
BOTH INNER REAR SILLS
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LINK RODS (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
BOTH INNER REAR SILLS
REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both down pipe supports
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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X96 AAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 X96 AAY, 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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X96 AAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.
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