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A121 SES

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,350 mi
Last recorded146,350 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA121 SES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 146,350 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 141,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 135,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 128,067 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 121,573 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 116,600 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 110,563 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 110,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 99,199 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 90,574 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 80,741 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 70,344 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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A121 SES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A121 SES, 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 A121 SES registered?

A121 SES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is A121 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for A121 SES shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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