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855 HVO

1995 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,911 mi
Last recorded143,911 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz E126,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration855 HVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 143,911 miles

Corrosion on outer body

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front lower ball joint noisey on lock to lock

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 5 Jan 2016 143,881 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on outer body

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front lower ball joint noisey on lock to lock

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 19 Jan 2015 134,093 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 134,093 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 134,004 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 133,983 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insucure

o/s & n/s/f inner wings rusty below h/ lamps

rear iner wheel arches rusting

Pass 26 Apr 2011 132,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 131,318 miles

Advise handbrake foot travel close to excess

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 131,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise handbrake foot travel close to excess

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 128,796 miles

nearside front steering stop bush worn slightly

rear hand brake needs adjustment, pedal goes down almost to its stop

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Apr 2008 125,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 123,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2006 122,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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855 HVO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 855 HVO, 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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855 HVO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 June 1995.

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