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A18 UFS

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,087 mi
Last recorded72,087 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 UFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2009 72,087 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,087 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 64,086 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 56,131 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 56,063 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

near side rear tyre tread is on the legal limit

offside front tyre has a nail in it

offside rear tyre tread is on the legal limit

Pass 3 Jan 2006 47,778 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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A18 UFS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A18 UFS, 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 A18 UFS registered?

A18 UFS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is A18 UFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 UFS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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