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A13 NSU

1995 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,726 mi
Last recorded93,726 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz E126,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 NSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 93,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 93,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 93,201 miles

Front 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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 92,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 92,617 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,754 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 90,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,391 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,007 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,028 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,386 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,710 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,954 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 77,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,411 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,245 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 75,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jul 2009 72,806 miles

some damage o/s mirror

Pass 9 Jul 2008 70,487 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 70,487 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 67,936 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 67,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 65,190 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 65,190 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 61,796 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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A13 NSU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A13 NSU, 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 A13 NSU registered?

A13 NSU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is A13 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 NSU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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