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466 XMX

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,426 mi
Last recorded128,426 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration466 XMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 128,426 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 128,426 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011
Pass 26 Jul 2010 118,937 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 113,437 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 104,763 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 94,569 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 94,569 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 82,888 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 82,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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466 XMX 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 70%.

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 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 466 XMX, 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 466 XMX registered?

466 XMX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is 466 XMX safe to buy?

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