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T506 VGA

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,051 mi
Last recorded93,051 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT506 VGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 93,051 miles

coils corroded underside fully covered unable to inspecct components properly

sligth play in both front ball joints

spare tyre flat

Fail 12 Nov 2011 93,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

coils corroded underside fully covered unable to inspecct components properly

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Nov 2010 92,000 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake pipes covered in substance

heat shield loose

nsf tyre sidewall damaged but no cords showing

Fail 19 Nov 2010 92,000 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes covered in substance

heat shield loose

nsf tyre sidewall damaged but no cords showing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 88,406 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 88,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 84,042 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 80,558 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 73,514 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 68,674 miles

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

rear exhaust box has been repaired

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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T506 VGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T506 VGA, 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 T506 VGA registered?

T506 VGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T506 VGA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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