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A2 SLB

1995 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,356 mi
Last recorded96,356 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz E126,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 SLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 96,356 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 96,356 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 88,509 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Apr 2007 88,509 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Nov 2005 79,435 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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A2 SLB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A2 SLB, 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 A2 SLB registered?

A2 SLB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 August 1995.

Is A2 SLB safe to buy?

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