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3179 PW

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,216 mi
Last recorded103,216 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3179 PW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 103,216 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 102,711 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 102,378 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 99,815 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 99,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel leak from front of vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 97,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 96,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2020 96,519 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 96,075 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 93,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 92,304 miles

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

Oil leak ()

smell of diesel, no visable leaks

Pass 24 Oct 2016 90,130 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,823 miles

slight movement in inner track rods

Fail 26 Oct 2015 87,785 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

slight movement in inner track rods

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,156 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,695 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,608 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 73,397 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r lower suspension joint worn.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,397 miles

o/s/r lower suspension joint worn.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,079 miles

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

o/s/r lower suspension bearing/joint worn (recomend replacement)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,293 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,087 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,864 miles

slight play in both lower ball joints.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,663 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 53,663 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outter edges

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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3179 PW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 3179 PW, 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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3179 PW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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