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226D357

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,703 mi
Last recorded101,703 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration226D357
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2015 101,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn From Inner Edge

Offside Repeater Intermittently Not Working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 85,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,582 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,273 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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226D357 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 226D357, 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 226D357 registered?

226D357 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 February 2005.

Is 226D357 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 226D357 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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