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882 HPU

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,582 mi
Last recorded72,582 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration882 HPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 72,582 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 72,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2020 72,588 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 72,581 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,502 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 72,245 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,746 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 71,553 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,553 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 70,610 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,933 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,728 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,192 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 66,801 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,706 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 64,947 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,505 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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882 HPU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 882 HPU, 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 882 HPU registered?

882 HPU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is 882 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 882 HPU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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