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A19 MVM

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,128 mi
Last recorded95,128 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 MVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2026 95,128 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill over jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to spare wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both shock corroded

Front sub frame corroded

Rear body heavily corroded

Rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2025 94,302 miles

slight body corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2024 93,523 miles

both rear Shock absorbers slightly corroded

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jan 2023 92,802 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 92,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 92,021 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,403 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,750 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 90,749 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 90,021 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 89,176 miles

slight corrosion to both inner sills

Fail 9 Jan 2018 89,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 6 Jan 2017 88,001 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,788 miles

both rear tyres badly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,725 miles

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

off side rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2015 85,723 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2014 84,716 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,838 miles

tyre walls deteriorating

Fail 4 Jan 2013 83,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

tyre walls deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2012 82,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 81,692 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 81,692 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 80,554 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 78,804 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 78,795 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 76,677 miles

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

both front tyres worn and perished outer edges

Pass 18 Dec 2006 73,810 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 72,719 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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A19 MVM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A19 MVM, 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 A19 MVM registered?

A19 MVM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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