MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both spring link (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint facing up (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)
gearbox oil leak
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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286D118 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 96,374 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 286D118, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 286D118 registered?
286D118 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 2003.
Is 286D118 safe to buy?
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