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A113 RAT

1995 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,230 mi
Last recorded149,230 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz E126,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA113 RAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 149,230 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 149,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 149,231 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2021 149,230 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 149,230 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 149,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 149,230 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 148,371 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 145,227 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 142,336 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 142,336 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 138,544 miles

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

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 4 Mar 2013 134,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 134,958 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 130,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 128,111 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 126,850 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 125,383 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 123,175 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 119,593 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 115,830 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 115,826 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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A113 RAT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A113 RAT, 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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A113 RAT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 September 1995.

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