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AE66 HGN

2016 Mercedes-benz 400

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,063 mi
Last recorded41,063 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 HGN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 41,063 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 41,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2024 34,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner/outer edge ,on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 34,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner/outer edge ,on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 24,823 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 23,337 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 400?

Based on 1,322 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
3,109
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
coil spring fractured 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
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AE66 HGN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 400 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE66 HGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 400 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE66 HGN registered?

AE66 HGN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 1 January 2016.

Is AE66 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 HGN shows 6 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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