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A17 DUR

1995 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,045 mi
Last recorded145,045 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz E126,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 145,045 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 144,951 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 144,950 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 144,557 miles

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

Under Rusted

Pass 23 Sep 2019 144,544 miles

around front and rear axle suspension and brake components slightly corroded

various under vehicle corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2019 144,544 miles

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

around front and rear axle suspension and brake components slightly corroded

various under vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2018 143,896 miles

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

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

around front and rear axle brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 141,484 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 139,661 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres slightly out of shape

slight oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 139,661 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres slightly out of shape

slight oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 138,900 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 137,180 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

diff leak

Fail 28 Aug 2014 13,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

diff leak

Fail 17 Jan 2013 134,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 134,133 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 129,572 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 124,134 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 124,134 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 119,149 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 117,612 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 113,209 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 108,033 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 103,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A17 DUR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A17 DUR, 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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A17 DUR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 February 1995.

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