MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,795 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
petrol pipes next to fuel pump corroding
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
petrol pipes next to fuel pump corroding
oil leaks
slight blow from exhaust
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
oil leaks
slight blow from exhaust
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight corrosion on front discs
vehicle leaking water from radiator area
nearside front tyre cracking up
slight play on offside front track rod end
offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split
oil level on minimum
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split
oil level on minimum
offside rear tyre has nails on tread
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A696 TYV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 136,026 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 A696 TYV, 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 42 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 A696 TYV registered?
A696 TYV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 February 1984.
Is A696 TYV safe to buy?
The MOT history for A696 TYV shows 21 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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