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419 XMP

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,433 mi
Last recorded55,433 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration419 XMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 55,433 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,663 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 53,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake hoses perrishing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,007 miles

rear brake hoses perrishing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,467 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

n\s\r pipe brake flexy perrishing

slight damage on o\s\f rim

Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,636 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,202 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,293 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 39,511 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 39,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre getting low

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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419 XMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 419 XMP, 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 419 XMP registered?

419 XMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is 419 XMP safe to buy?

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