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9787 XZ

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,616 mi
Last recorded102,616 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9787 XZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 102,616 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 99,110 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 99,110 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 94,333 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 94,333 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 88,772 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 83,488 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 77,603 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 77,603 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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9787 XZ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 9787 XZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 9787 XZ registered?

9787 XZ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is 9787 XZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9787 XZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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