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13 JFR

1996 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,029 mi
Last recorded32,029 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 JFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 32,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 31,903 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,899 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,841 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,817 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 31,760 miles

Battery Insecure(Not Clamped Secure).

N/S/R Tyre,Tread Wearing At Inside Edge (255/40 ZR17 94Y).

O/S/R Tyre,Tread Wearing At Inside Edge (255/40 ZR17 94Y).

Fail 20 May 2010 31,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery Insecure(Not Clamped Secure).

N/S/R Tyre,Tread Wearing At Inside Edge (255/40 ZR17 94Y).

O/S/R Tyre,Tread Wearing At Inside Edge (255/40 ZR17 94Y).

Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,711 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 31,711 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Battery Insecure(Not Clamped Secure).

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Tyre Is Wearing At Inside Edge Of Tread Area,Also Outer Edge Of Tread Area To Sidewall Is Starting To Split.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,694 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 31,694 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,670 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 31,509 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 31,509 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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13 JFR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 13 JFR, 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 13 JFR registered?

13 JFR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is 13 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 13 JFR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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