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A18 SKF

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,967 mi
Last recorded116,967 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 116,967 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 116,967 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 97,435 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2010 110,329 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 110,035 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 108,307 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 108,307 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 103,501 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 103,501 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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A18 SKF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A18 SKF, 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 A18 SKF registered?

A18 SKF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is A18 SKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 SKF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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