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296D145

2001 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

82,707 mi
Last recorded82,707 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz E100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration296D145
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 82,707 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

osf and nsf tyres wearing on inner edge

osf fog light inop

Fail 11 Feb 2011 82,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

osf and nsf tyres wearing on inner edge

osf fog light inop

Fail 4 Oct 2010 78,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,699 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 54,699 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,831 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 37,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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296D145 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 296D145, 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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What year was 296D145 registered?

296D145 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is 296D145 safe to buy?

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