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A4 MGF

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

158,780 mi
Last recorded158,780 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 MGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 158,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 158,778 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 155,495 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 155,495 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 150,798 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 150,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 146,533 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed in rear section of vehicle (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect stiff in operation (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 146,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed in rear section of vehicle (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect stiff in operation (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 143,707 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed boot (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 143,707 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed boot (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 142,863 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 142,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 133,407 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened in boot (5.2.2a)

O/S/F fog light not working

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened in boot (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 136,572 miles

Front shock absorber bodies corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 132,993 miles

Front to rear self leveling suspension pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column gaiter split

Fail 2 Dec 2013 132,993 miles

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)

Front to rear self leveling suspension pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column gaiter split

Pass 5 Dec 2012 129,868 miles

rear exhaust heat shield rattling on silencer

Pass 8 Dec 2011 125,437 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front and offside front shock absorber casings corroded.

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 125,437 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front and offside front shock absorber casings corroded.

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front foglight innoperative

Pass 9 Dec 2010 121,337 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 115,857 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 109,405 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 109,405 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 100,775 miles

some lift to both lower ball joints

Fail 5 Dec 2007 100,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some lift to both lower ball joints

Pass 12 Dec 2006 90,083 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 90,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 79,746 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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A4 MGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 A4 MGF, 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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A4 MGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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