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534 CLY

1995 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,887 mi
Last recorded179,887 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz E126,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration534 CLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 179,887 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 179,188 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 178,545 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 178,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 177,363 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 176,172 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 175,637 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 175,628 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 173,746 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 169,960 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 168,785 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 167,616 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 167,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 166,270 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 28 May 2015 166,268 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 165,106 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 157,050 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch rusted

Fail 17 Jun 2013 157,050 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear inner wheel arch rusted

Pass 15 Jun 2012 151,930 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 149,013 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 149,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust mount rubber deteriated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 146,476 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 139,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 May 2010 139,326 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 133,357 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 127,176 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 120,403 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 112,985 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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534 CLY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 534 CLY, 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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534 CLY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 December 1995.

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