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A29 HAC

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,912 mi
Last recorded143,912 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 HAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 143,912 miles

Offside Front fog light not working.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 142,663 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear upper postion lamp not working

Offside front inner brake pad appears to look low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 137,164 miles

holed corrosion to nearside and offside rear floors by rear bumper outside of prescribed area

nearside rear and both front wheel arches corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 137,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

holed corrosion to nearside and offside rear floors by rear bumper outside of prescribed area

nearside rear and both front wheel arches corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 129,519 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 129,518 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 121,413 miles

Adjustable ride height pipes corroeded at rear

Lite Scratching across windscreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 121,341 miles

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

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

Adjustable ride height pipes corroeded at rear

Lite Scratching across windscreen

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 119,347 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 115,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 113,385 miles

Front exhaust pipe blowing from around gearbox mounting bracket

Pass 17 Dec 2008 108,961 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 103,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 99,804 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 99,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A29 HAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 A29 HAC, 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 A29 HAC registered?

A29 HAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is A29 HAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A29 HAC shows 15 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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