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A12 CWB

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,056 mi
Last recorded100,056 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 100,056 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre heavily perished.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wiper blade smearing windscreen.

fuel pipes corroded.

offside front brake back plate missing.

Fail 11 Apr 2017 100,056 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt buckle missing. (5.1.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre heavily perished.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wiper blade smearing windscreen.

fuel pipes corroded.

offside front brake back plate missing.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

rattle from rear exhaust

various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Apr 2016 98,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

rattle from rear exhaust

various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,714 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 96,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,576 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 92,546 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 85,831 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Nov 2011 82,988 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 79,645 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,502 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 73,441 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 69,717 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 69,717 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 67,868 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 65,290 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 62,370 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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A12 CWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 A12 CWB, 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 A12 CWB registered?

A12 CWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is A12 CWB safe to buy?

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