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A19 DEX

1988 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,272 mi
Last recorded111,272 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2006
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 DEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2006 111,272 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 111,272 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Advise front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Advise front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Strong advise nearside & offside rear tyres (cracking on sidewall)

Strong advise nearside front tyre (cracking on sidewall) †

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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A19 DEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 136,819 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 A19 DEX, 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 38 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 A19 DEX registered?

A19 DEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 March 1988.

Is A19 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 DEX 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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