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965 DDV

1995 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,958 mi
Last recorded102,958 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz E126,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration965 DDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 102,958 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2024 102,427 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 101,984 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 101,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting seal holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 101,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 101,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint on lower control arm is seized and making grinding noise

Pass 31 Jan 2020 100,861 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 98,931 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 98,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,207 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 95,600 miles

CHIPPED SCREEN

Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,546 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,570 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front inner wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm to affect steering and braking

Fail 4 Mar 2015 90,565 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front inner wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm to affect steering and braking

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,764 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 83,469 miles

CHIPPED SCREEN

Pass 29 Mar 2012 80,308 miles

CHIPPED WINDSCREEN.FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 76,072 miles

Nearside front tyre tread close to limit.

Small stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,179 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 73,179 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 70,390 miles

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

only one horn operating.

rear diff leaking.

slight play to front drag link.

Pass 6 May 2008 67,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 63,668 miles

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

surface corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch panel adjacent to abs hydraulic pump

Pass 25 Apr 2006 58,028 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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965 DDV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 965 DDV, 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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965 DDV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 May 1995.

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