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822 TAF

1995 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

88,708 mi
Last recorded88,708 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz E126,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration822 TAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 88,708 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 86,858 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 83,753 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 80,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 77,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 73,467 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 67,199 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 60,339 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 60,339 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,246 miles

Nearside Front tyre is damaged outer side wall

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,647 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear diff leaking ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis rail n/s o/s (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cut outer wall

engine oil leak

rear dif leaking oil

Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,422 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 57,594 miles

Front exhaust mount on pipe deteriorating but secure.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 56,932 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 54,477 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,961 miles

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

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

park brake travel

Pass 13 Nov 2007 51,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 49,846 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 48,410 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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822 TAF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 822 TAF, 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 822 TAF registered?

822 TAF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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