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A12 DDT

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,271 mi
Last recorded98,271 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 98,271 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/f+n/s/f repeaters becoming faded

slight play o/s/f +n/s/f wishbone bushes

slight wear to front brake discs

some imbalance on front service brake

some imbalance on rear service brake

Fail 8 Jan 2010 98,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/f+n/s/f repeaters becoming faded

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play o/s/f +n/s/f wishbone bushes

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2009 93,454 miles

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

both front and rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2009 93,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front and rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2007 93,348 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 93,348 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 87,550 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 80,318 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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A12 DDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 DDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 DDT registered?

A12 DDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is A12 DDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 DDT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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