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3 ABC

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

207,780 mi
Last recorded207,780 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 ABC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 207,780 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 205,779 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 205,779 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 201,865 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 199,850 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 189,791 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 188,227 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 183,441 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 176,540 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 172,380 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 169,198 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 162,406 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 159,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 149,296 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 140,401 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 129,285 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 118,555 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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3 ABC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 3 ABC, 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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What year was 3 ABC registered?

3 ABC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is 3 ABC safe to buy?

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