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A294 MFL

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,948 mi
Last recorded83,948 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA294 MFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 83,948 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 83,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 83,688 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 83,438 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All the drive shaft boots are perished and cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 82,438 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at the flexi joint on the front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All the drive shaft boots are perished and cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 82,438 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at the flexi joint on the front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All the drive shaft boots are perished and cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,669 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 80,693 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 75,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,733 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,910 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,207 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,781 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,273 miles

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

prop shaft rear coupling worn

slight free play in steering

Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 56,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 55,822 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,822 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,170 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 55,170 miles

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,210 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,656 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 52,597 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Oct 2007 52,597 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Oct 2006 51,292 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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A294 MFL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 129,970 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 A294 MFL, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A294 MFL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 November 1983.

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