MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
headlamps becoming poor
slight imbalance on front brakes
Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
engine upper and lower covers fitted and signs of fluid leak further investigation required
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine upper and lower covers fitted and signs of fluid leak further investigation required
Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge but tyre deemed to be of stepped tread design
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside indicator repeater working but dim
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge but tyre deemed to be of stepped tread design
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside indicator repeater working but dim
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
both rear tyre worn low
front disc and pads worn
nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge
nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
offside rear tyre slightly worn in centre off tread
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge
nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
offside rear tyre slightly worn in centre off tread
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)
front and rear numberplates are deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A18 GSB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 100,452 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 A18 GSB, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A18 GSB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 May 2001.
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