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16 BOS

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

114,698 mi
Last recorded114,698 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 BOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 114,698 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 111,035 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,503 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 101,854 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,020 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,546 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 86,538 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,734 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,306 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,178 miles

one exhaust mounting broken on offside rear but system still adequately supported.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,955 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,282 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 17,268 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 12,799 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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16 BOS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 96,443 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 16 BOS, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 16 BOS registered?

16 BOS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is 16 BOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 BOS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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