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823 FDM

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,494 mi
Last recorded109,494 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration823 FDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 109,494 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 108,247 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 108,247 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 106,175 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 105,867 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 105,705 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,478 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 105,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 105,243 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 105,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 105,107 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 104,882 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 104,665 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 104,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 103,590 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 11,188 miles

O/S FRONT SEAT BELT MOTOR DRIVEN EXTENDING ARM NOT WORKING

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 99,639 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 99,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 93,011 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 93,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT TYRES WEARING THROUGH ALIGNMENT

Pass 17 Jun 2005 83,630 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 83,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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823 FDM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 823 FDM, 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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823 FDM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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