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8232 PW

1995 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

203,360 mi
Last recorded203,360 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz E126,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8232 PW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 203,360 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 202,897 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 200,737 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 198,131 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 198,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 195,559 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 194,080 miles

propshaft rubber damper has slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2012 186,706 miles

Chip in offside headlamp glass

Nearside seatbelt buckle casing broken

Fail 18 Jun 2012 186,706 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Chip in offside headlamp glass

Nearside seatbelt buckle casing broken

Pass 26 May 2011 185,660 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre low

Offside rear tyre low

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 18 May 2010 179,960 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 179,719 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2009 174,977 miles

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

both headlights has minor damaged but not effecting beam image

Fail 28 Feb 2009 174,964 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 169,739 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 164,455 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 153,890 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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8232 PW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 8232 PW, 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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8232 PW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 December 1995.

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