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9900 SM

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,232 mi
Last recorded67,232 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9900 SM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 67,232 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 66,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 66,607 miles

Central Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 66,601 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 66,286 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 65,818 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 65,818 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 65,200 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 64,217 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,567 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 63,279 miles

Rear service brakes just met the minimum requirements

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,649 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,902 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 61,061 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 61,061 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 59,716 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 56,940 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 53,960 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,660 miles

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Jun 2010 50,660 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,927 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 43,068 miles

both rear tyre's perrished

Fail 16 May 2008 43,054 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre's perrished

headlamp flash inop

Fail 30 Apr 2007 40,937 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,937 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,943 miles

front number plate cracked

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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9900 SM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 9900 SM, 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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9900 SM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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