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A12 FSJ

1995 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,552 mi
Last recorded153,552 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz E126,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 153,552 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 153,520 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes have a coating and can not be inspected

Pass 30 Oct 2009 152,879 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to inspect all brake pipes due to them being covered with underseal

Fail 25 Sep 2008 151,596 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 25 Sep 2008 151,596 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Oct 2007 147,032 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 143,873 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 136,681 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 FSJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 126,292 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 A12 FSJ, 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 31 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 A12 FSJ registered?

A12 FSJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is A12 FSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 FSJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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