MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
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)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded
rear discs slightly pitted
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
slight engine oil leak and slight leak from rear axle
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
new upper front spring seats fitted sealant as been used so cannot confirm that they are a continous seam weld
offside rear brake disc corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
offside rear brake disc corroded
slight corrosion to nearside front upper spring mount
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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YIL 4038 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YIL 4038, 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 YIL 4038 registered?
YIL 4038 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 June 1997.
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