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500 EB

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Brown Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

210,242 mi
Last recorded210,242 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 EB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 210,242 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 210,242 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 8 Jun 2020 209,231 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 207,439 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 205,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyres starting to crack

exhaust system corroded

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 204,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in steering box

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 204,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in steering box

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 200,815 miles

oil leak

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 May 2016 200,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive not finished due to car cutting out (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 192,311 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuil pip rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2015 192,305 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuil pip rusty

Pass 13 May 2014 184,613 miles

Oil leak

cracking in both rear tyres tread & side walls

exhast deterioreted

n/side front lower spot light not working

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2013 175,904 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 May 2013 175,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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500 EB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Brown with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 500 EB, 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 500 EB registered?

500 EB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is 500 EB safe to buy?

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