MOT Status
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102,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bead damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bead damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
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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1540 RA is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,194 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 1540 RA, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 1540 RA registered?
1540 RA is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 April 2015.
Is 1540 RA safe to buy?
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