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A13 VGB

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,174 mi
Last recorded128,174 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 128,174 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 118,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 108,020 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 99,166 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,521 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 76,289 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 75,148 miles

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

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

front wiper blade is a bit streaky

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,285 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 72,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 69,684 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,872 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 60,580 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge ////// n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 27 Aug 2010 60,580 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge ////// n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,550 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,713 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,621 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 43,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 VGB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,379cc petrol 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 A13 VGB, 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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A13 VGB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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