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A14 ADU

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,817 mi
Last recorded138,817 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 ADU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 138,817 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 138,817 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 129,000 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 129,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 122,311 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 122,311 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 23 May 2008 118,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 113,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 109,840 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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A14 ADU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,996cc diesel 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 A14 ADU, 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 A14 ADU registered?

A14 ADU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is A14 ADU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 ADU 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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