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1111 SG

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,589 mi
Last recorded120,589 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1111 SG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 120,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 120,253 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 120,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2016 119,708 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 118,700 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 117,394 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 117,394 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 114,206 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 111,812 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 109,407 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 109,390 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

No dash lights!

Pass 1 Dec 2009 105,118 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 102,787 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 99,217 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 99,064 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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1111 SG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 1111 SG, 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 1111 SG registered?

1111 SG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is 1111 SG safe to buy?

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