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175D879

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,843 mi
Last recorded127,843 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration175D879
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 127,843 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 116,522 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 116,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 104,761 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 104,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 104,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 90,029 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 90,029 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,133 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,909 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 64,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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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175D879 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 93,352 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 175D879, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 175D879 registered?

175D879 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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