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A6 ASV

1988 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,997 mi
Last recorded108,997 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 ASV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 108,997 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 102,698 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 101,311 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 101,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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A6 ASV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 136,819 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 A6 ASV, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of A6 ASV?

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What year was A6 ASV registered?

A6 ASV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A6 ASV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 ASV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A6 ASV have outstanding finance?

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