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A16 CGL

1994 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,997 mi
Last recorded98,997 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz E130,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 CGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 98,997 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 98,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 87,855 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 76,650 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,319 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 69,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,595 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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A16 CGL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 130,590 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 A16 CGL, 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 32 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 A16 CGL registered?

A16 CGL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is A16 CGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 CGL 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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