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44 YTX

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Brown Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,148 mi
Last recorded107,148 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 YTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 107,148 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 106,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes are undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Dash light inop

Front Fog no tell-tale

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover

Nearside Front Inner track rod dust cover

Nearside Front Track rod end dust cover

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing light not working

Fail 10 Jun 2025 106,656 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes are undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Dash light inop

Front Fog no tell-tale

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover

Nearside Front Inner track rod dust cover

Nearside Front Track rod end dust cover

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing light not working

Pass 5 Jun 2024 106,290 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 106,290 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 105,794 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 105,284 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,567 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 103,906 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 103,121 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 102,898 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 102,265 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 101,636 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 100,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 96,622 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 96,590 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 95,949 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 86,433 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 84,556 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 80,502 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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44 YTX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Brown with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 44 YTX, 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 44 YTX registered?

44 YTX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is 44 YTX safe to buy?

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