MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,056 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front tyre heavily perished.
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front wiper blade smearing windscreen.
fuel pipes corroded.
offside front brake back plate missing.
Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt buckle missing. (5.1.1)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front tyre heavily perished.
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front wiper blade smearing windscreen.
fuel pipes corroded.
offside front brake back plate missing.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nail in offside rear tyre
oil leak
rattle from rear exhaust
various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nail in offside rear tyre
oil leak
rattle from rear exhaust
various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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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A12 CWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 115,225 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 A12 CWB, 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 30 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 A12 CWB registered?
A12 CWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 August 1996.
Is A12 CWB safe to buy?
The MOT history for A12 CWB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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