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1 FKD

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,626 mi
Last recorded137,626 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 FKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 137,626 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 31,740 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 135,764 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 135,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 29,595 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 134,543 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 133,908 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 131,466 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 130,753 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 130,699 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 128,642 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 128,007 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 127,426 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 126,016 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 126,589 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 126,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Will not start on it's own battery

Pass 10 Dec 2012 125,132 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 123,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Aug 2010 119,754 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 116,567 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 115,408 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 112,434 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 108,413 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 104,144 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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1 FKD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 134,038 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 1 FKD, 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 33 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 1 FKD registered?

1 FKD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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