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8955 LJ

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,241 mi
Last recorded131,241 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8955 LJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,241 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 126,967 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 126,967 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 117,594 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 117,594 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,176 miles

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

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

inner edge of n/s f tyre worn

Pass 28 Jul 2014 106,769 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 103,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 103,486 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 100,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 100,329 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 93,345 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 90,624 miles

Centre Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 90,624 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 86,237 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 86,237 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 84,191 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 79,481 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 72,952 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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8955 LJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 8955 LJ, 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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8955 LJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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