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A6 FVH

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,658 mi
Last recorded95,658 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 FVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 95,658 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 95,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,302 miles

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

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

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

all four brake discs slightly worn

front reg plate cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2016 92,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

all four brake discs slightly worn

front reg plate cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 81,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 72,056 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 72,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 71,959 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,669 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,532 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,649 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,020 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 48,217 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 45,821 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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A6 FVH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A6 FVH, 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 A6 FVH registered?

A6 FVH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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