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3861 TU

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,097 mi
Last recorded169,097 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3861 TU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 169,097 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 164,869 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 163,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2022 163,646 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 163,086 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/F STEEL BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 161,064 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 157,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/F METAL BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear O/SIDE REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET SNAPPED BUT SYSTEM STILL SECURE

Pass 24 Aug 2017 155,132 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 25 Aug 2016 148,838 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 144,119 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 12 Aug 2014 130,874 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 130,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 114,354 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 98,421 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 98,419 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,305 miles

engine, underbody and sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection.

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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3861 TU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 3861 TU, 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 3861 TU registered?

3861 TU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is 3861 TU safe to buy?

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