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A1 NVL

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

337,429 mi
Last recorded337,429 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 NVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2022 337,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 325,889 miles

underside corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 317,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 305,466 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 289,292 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 274,321 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 257,815 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 240,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 215,755 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 185,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 164,098 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 145,708 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 125,604 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 106,771 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 84,451 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,462 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,617 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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A1 NVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A1 NVL, 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 A1 NVL registered?

A1 NVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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