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25 M

1996 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

32,882 mi
Last recorded32,882 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 32,882 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 32,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 28,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 27,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2021 27,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 27,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 27,125 miles

diff oil leak

small engine oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2017 27,018 miles

Oil leak ()

rear differential oil leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2016 26,788 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,713 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 26,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 26,672 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 26,672 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 26,635 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 25,816 miles

steering damper damp

Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,523 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,318 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 25,318 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 24,870 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 24,776 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,192 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,900 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,514 miles

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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25 M is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 25 M, 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 25 M registered?

25 M is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 25 M safe to buy?

The MOT history for 25 M shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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