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262D206

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,103 mi
Last recorded130,103 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration262D206
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 130,103 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 130,103 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 125,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 117,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,110 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,407 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,077 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 72,241 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 66,010 miles

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

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

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

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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262D206 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 262D206, 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 262D206 registered?

262D206 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is 262D206 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 262D206 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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