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H25 BNA

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,036 mi
Last recorded126,036 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH25 BNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 126,036 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 122,128 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 121,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords puncture repair to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 119,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 115,101 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 108,081 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 99,642 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 91,475 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,463 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 79,225 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 79,225 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 70,162 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 144,654 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 61,732 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s rear 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 53,195 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 39,156 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 144,027 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 143,079 miles

bonnet supports weak

Pass 22 Feb 2016 137,739 miles

Rear under body/suspension has corrision

Pass 6 Feb 2014 135,791 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 135,791 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to rear subframe,suspension conponents,brake back plate,sills and chassis

wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 18 Jan 2013 131,355 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 131,355 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 126,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 122,809 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2010 118,616 miles

rear brake discs edges rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2010 118,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

rear brake discs edges rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2009 113,658 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 113,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 107,939 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 99,537 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 95,467 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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H25 BNA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 115,225 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 H25 BNA, 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 30 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 H25 BNA registered?

H25 BNA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is H25 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H25 BNA shows 32 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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