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58 ARV

1995 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,025 mi
Last recorded164,025 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz E126,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration58 ARV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 164,025 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 164,010 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no place of origin or bsau number (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 163,820 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 163,819 miles

Central Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs lamp on when light on (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam no dip switch operations no main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 162,785 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 162,785 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 162,783 miles

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

near side front tyer outher edge low

Pass 16 Jan 2017 162,562 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 162,562 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 162,314 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 160,822 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 158,013 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 157,946 miles

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle failed basic emissions test

Fail 14 Jan 2013 152,274 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 152,274 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 145,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

wiper smearing

Fail 13 Jan 2012 145,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wiper smearing

Pass 6 Jan 2011 135,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2009 111,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2008 108,425 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 10,692 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 96,222 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 96,205 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres low on tread

front number plate damaged

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

streering damper starting to leak

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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58 ARV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 58 ARV, 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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58 ARV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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