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AAJ 535

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,082 mi
Last recorded135,082 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAJ 535
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 135,082 miles

Complete Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Most Wishbone Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorbers, Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads, Both Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 135,082 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Complete Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Most Wishbone Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorbers, Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads, Both Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 132,712 miles

Areas of corrosion on vehicle underside

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 27 Jun 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Areas of corrosion on vehicle underside

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2020 128,556 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 128,549 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 127,734 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 127,300 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 122,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Jun 2013 122,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust middle box hanger broken

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2012 121,365 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 117,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 109,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2009 107,064 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 106,021 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2007 98,538 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 85,471 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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AAJ 535 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AAJ 535, 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 AAJ 535 registered?

AAJ 535 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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