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A3 TEL

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,563 mi
Last recorded104,563 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,563 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,443 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 94,435 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 88,898 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 83,715 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 83,662 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,857 miles

Large undertray on vehicle preventing inspection of some areas

Nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords at time of test.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SRS Airbag warning lamp illuminated

Fail 16 Jun 2009 66,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Small cuts nearside front tyre

Vehicles undertrays are preventing inspection of some testable items

Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Small cuts nearside front tyre

Vehicles undertrays are preventing inspection of some testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2008 60,310 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 60,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 56,286 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 51,441 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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A3 TEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A3 TEL, 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 A3 TEL registered?

A3 TEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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