MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,307 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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corrosion on underside
exhaust mount detatched
front tyres wearing on edge
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion on underside
exhaust mount detatched
front tyres wearing on inner edges
oil leak
Oil leak
corrosion on underside
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
corrosion on underside
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on underside of vehicle
front tyres wearing on edges
wear on brake discs
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
chips in screen
front bracket brocken on exhaust
wear on brake discs
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
chips in screen
front bracket brocken on exhaust
wear on brake discs
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A17 BGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 A17 BGF, 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 A17 BGF registered?
A17 BGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 March 1996.
Is A17 BGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for A17 BGF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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