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A17 HRD

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,064 mi
Last recorded98,064 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 HRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,064 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 97,846 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 97,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ADVISED exhaus front heat shield insecure

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 97,599 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 96,838 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 95,911 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 95,205 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 95,205 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 119,569 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 94,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 93,796 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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A17 HRD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A17 HRD, 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 A17 HRD registered?

A17 HRD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is A17 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 HRD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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