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A15 ARL

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,705 mi
Last recorded83,705 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 ARL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 83,705 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 83,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 81,776 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 81,774 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,417 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,032 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 76,230 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 72,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front top suspension bush slightly split

steering rack damp

Fail 10 Feb 2011 72,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front top suspension bush slightly split

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,233 miles

Oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,999 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 65,997 miles

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

Oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 12 Mar 2008 62,040 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,040 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 53,026 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 52,931 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 48,767 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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A15 ARL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A15 ARL, 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 A15 ARL registered?

A15 ARL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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