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A13 TEY

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,055 mi
Last recorded174,055 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 TEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 174,055 miles

both front wheel bearing have slight play

both front yres are low

exhaust is in poor condition

remaining brake pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 25 Mar 2010 174,027 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheel bearing have slight play

both front yres are low

exhaust is in poor condition

remaining brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2009 168,206 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes are starting to corrode

slight play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Mar 2008 158,270 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 158,270 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2007 144,567 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 144,567 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight Play In Front Prop Coupling, Poly Belt Tensioner Very Noisey In Operation. Front Spot Light Lense Cracked.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 131,736 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm

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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A13 TEY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A13 TEY, 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 A13 TEY registered?

A13 TEY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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