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A13 AAE

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,984 mi
Last recorded158,984 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 AAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 158,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to body

Pass 7 Jun 2013 143,570 miles

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2013 143,556 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust tailbox corroded

front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear subframe mounting bushes worn

Pass 16 Apr 2012 137,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Metal Brake Pipes Front To Rear Slightly Corroded

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 137,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Metal Brake Pipes Front To Rear Slightly Corroded

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 118,402 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 118,402 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 100,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear subframe bushes worn

Fail 12 Apr 2010 100,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 10 Apr 2009 83,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 64,528 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 64,515 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 52,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 45,690 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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A13 AAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A13 AAE, 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 A13 AAE registered?

A13 AAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is A13 AAE safe to buy?

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