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A1 PKX

1995 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

256,395 mi
Last recorded256,395 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz E126,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 PKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 256,395 miles

Gear lever incomplete

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 256,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Gear lever incomplete

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 248,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leaking from engine

Fail 11 Aug 2015 248,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits .83 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 6.55% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 3.77% (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 283 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leaking from engine

Rear exhaust mounting missing but system adequately supported

Fail 1 Aug 2014 240,435 miles

Gear selector lever incomplete

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 240,435 miles

Gear selector lever incomplete

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 231,296 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 231,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 227,112 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 227,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 221,010 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 217,923 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 217,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f lower spot light lens cracked

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 13 Jul 2009 208,479 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 208,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 200,940 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 192,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 180,997 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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A1 PKX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A1 PKX, 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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A1 PKX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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