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1996 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,807 mi
Last recorded115,807 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 HG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 115,807 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 115,776 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 114,845 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 114,829 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 114,654 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 114,157 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 114,075 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 114,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 113,336 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 113,336 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 111,162 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 107,887 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,083 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 94,319 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 88,752 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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80 HG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 80 HG, 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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80 HG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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