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1996 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

160,250 mi
Last recorded160,250 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6037 PL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 160,250 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 158,883 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 157,489 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 155,951 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 154,203 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 152,642 miles

coil springs rusty

front discs worn

os ns front headlamp lens poor

rust on chassis front

Pass 4 Dec 2019 150,964 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber body corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top section of the spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From around oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated in all lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on all lower arms deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 147,879 miles

Offside Front tyre old and cracked

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Fail 10 Dec 2018 147,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre old and cracked

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 145,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

rear brake calipers corroded

suspension rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2016 142,712 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both rear upper (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Steering wheel soft cover deteriorated

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 140,544 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front inner (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 140,544 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front inner (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 137,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 137,834 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 135,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cenre exhaust support broken

inner & outer front wings corroded but not within pescribed areas

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 23 Nov 2012 132,665 miles

Nearside front wing corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front inner lower wing holed and corroded

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front inner lower wing holed and corroded

Offside front wing corroded

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 132,627 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front inner lower wing holed and corroded

Nearside front wing corroded

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front inner lower wing holed and corroded

Offside front wing corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 103,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

general corrosion to underneath vehicle and exterior corners

Pass 27 Nov 2010 126,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 126,564 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 123,050 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 120,857 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 120,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 114,900 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 114,900 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 107,999 miles

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

offside front tyre 2mm

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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6037 PL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 6037 PL, 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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6037 PL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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