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A16 AHO

1989 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,506 mi
Last recorded75,506 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz E138,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 AHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,506 miles

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

both side rear flexable brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2006 75,469 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

brake effort low

play in steering rack track rod ends

play in various rear bushes

rear differental oil leak

various pipes corroded

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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A16 AHO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 138,723 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 A16 AHO, 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 37 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 A16 AHO registered?

A16 AHO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is A16 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 AHO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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