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A14 TSN

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,327 mi
Last recorded180,327 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 TSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 180,327 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 179,290 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 177,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower part of the door corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp has a crack

Offside Rear Wheel structure has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2018 177,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower part of the door corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a crack

Offside Rear Wheel structure has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2017 175,910 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 175,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 174,145 miles

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

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

Nearside n/s/r wheel arch corroded

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

n/s/f door corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 174,089 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides ----- front to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

n/s door lower corners corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 162,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides --- going to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 162,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working bulb holder deteriorated advise new holder (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides --- going to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 153,776 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 153,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 142,197 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 129,759 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 129,708 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 118,406 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 109,711 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 99,150 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 92,064 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 88,272 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 78,385 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 67,835 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 TSN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 A14 TSN, 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 TSN registered?

A14 TSN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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