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A15 LHB

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,556 mi
Last recorded161,556 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 LHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 161,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 152,781 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 143,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front outer sill slightly corroded outside prescribed area.

Fail 9 Nov 2007 143,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front outer sill slightly corroded outside prescribed area.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 133,654 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 124,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has chunks missing out of kerb strip,

offside front tyre has chunks missing out of kerb strip.

Pass 7 Oct 2005 124,737 miles

nearside front tyre has chunks missing out of kerb strip,

offside front tyre has chunks missing out of kerb strip.

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 LHB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A15 LHB, 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 LHB registered?

A15 LHB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is A15 LHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 LHB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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