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A11 UUB

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,750 mi
Last recorded170,750 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 UUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 170,750 miles

nearside @ offside front outer sills corroded by jacking points

Fail 20 Jan 2012 170,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside @ offside front outer sills corroded by jacking points

Pass 12 May 2010 151,823 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 139,361 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 139,348 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,592 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 115,279 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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A11 UUB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A11 UUB, 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 A11 UUB registered?

A11 UUB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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