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A16 LFO

1995 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,507 mi
Last recorded57,507 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz E126,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 57,507 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 56,897 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 55,748 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 53,480 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 53,419 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 52,496 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,380 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,061 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,917 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,234 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,530 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,642 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 43,642 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 425,923 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,682 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 40,682 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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 LFO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A16 LFO, 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 A16 LFO registered?

A16 LFO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is A16 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 LFO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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