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145D161

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,781 mi
Last recorded163,781 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration145D161
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 163,781 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 154,755 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 154,755 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2012 148,170 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 139,236 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 139,236 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 133,415 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 120,673 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 120,673 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 107,302 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 96,802 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 84,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 84,526 miles

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

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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145D161 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 107,166 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 145D161, 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 27 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 145D161 registered?

145D161 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 January 1999.

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