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T913 VAV

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,480 mi
Last recorded188,480 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT913 VAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 188,480 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 171,266 miles

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

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

main front to rear metal brake pipes corroding slightly,

rear tyres have cracks on inner sidewalls NOT to canvas.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 171,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

main front to rear metal brake pipes corroding slightly,

rear tyres have cracks on inner sidewalls NOT to canvas.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 133,179 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear pipes greased

Pass 9 Feb 2008 108,901 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 93,767 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 79,584 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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T913 VAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T913 VAV, 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 T913 VAV registered?

T913 VAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T913 VAV safe to buy?

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