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3 OSG

1995 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,799 mi
Last recorded95,799 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz E126,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 OSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 95,799 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 95,417 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 95,393 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted...

Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 92,825 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear seatbelt buckle casing damaged

Pass 2 May 2012 91,803 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 91,803 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 90,431 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 84,671 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,773 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight play on offside front ball joint

Pass 4 Apr 2008 81,714 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 80,528 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 77,661 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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3 OSG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 126,292 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 3 OSG, 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 31 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 3 OSG registered?

3 OSG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is 3 OSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 OSG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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