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A16 FHL

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,089 mi
Last recorded142,089 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 FHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 142,089 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 140,177 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 140,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 140,168 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 138,032 miles

Offside Front Inner wing corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 21 May 2016 138,032 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Inner wing corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 2 May 2015 133,066 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 128,176 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 123,812 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 120,519 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 114,981 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 114,981 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2010 106,346 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 106,345 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 102,843 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 102,843 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 99,874 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 94,100 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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A16 FHL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 134,038 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 A16 FHL, 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 33 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 A16 FHL registered?

A16 FHL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 October 1993.

Is A16 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 FHL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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