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111 SJX

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,990 mi
Last recorded118,990 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 SJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 118,990 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 118,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 117,850 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 116,855 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 116,855 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 114,940 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 113,923 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 113,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 110,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front n/s engine mounting deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2008 110,310 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front n/s engine mounting deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2007 106,175 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 103,730 miles

Gearbox oil cooler pipe leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

both o/s and n/s front metal brake pipes begining to corode at ends, join to flexis.

exhaust bracket at rear of CAT broken, needs welded, exhaust secure.

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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111 SJX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 111 SJX, 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 111 SJX registered?

111 SJX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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