MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower part of the door corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Position lamp has a crack
Offside Rear Wheel structure has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Lower part of the door corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a crack
Offside Rear Wheel structure has slight corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)
Nearside n/s/r wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)
n/s/f door corroded
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides ----- front to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
n/s door lower corners corroded
n/s/r wheel arch corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides --- going to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working bulb holder deteriorated advise new holder (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides --- going to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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A14 TSN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 A14 TSN, 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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A14 TSN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 November 1996.
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