MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
play in steering box
suspension pipes corroded
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
oil leak
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of 500 EB?
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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?
The MOT history for 500 EB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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