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6319 AD

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,033 mi
Last recorded84,033 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6319 AD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 84,033 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 84,030 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 83,772 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.6MM

Nearside WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 83,772 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.6MM

Nearside WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 82,352 miles

Central EXHAUST BRACKET MISSING AND MOUNTING NOT FITTED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Nearside WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 May 2018 82,352 miles

Central EXHAUST BRACKET MISSING AND MOUNTING NOT FITTED

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 80,067 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 80,061 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,007 miles

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

raTTLE NOISE UNDER HOOD

rusty all over front suspension and springs rusty all over

Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak on diff

Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,825 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust slightly corrded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 79,691 miles

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

Oil leak

rear dicsc slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 79,691 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

rear dicsc slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,558 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,023 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 79,023 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,811 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 78,810 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 78,120 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 78,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 77,217 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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6319 AD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 6319 AD, 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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6319 AD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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