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A2 RBK

1995 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,727 mi
Last recorded98,727 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz E126,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 98,727 miles

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All suspension rubber bushes perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 98,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear inner and outer wheel arches corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 98,469 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear inner and outer wheel arches corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 98,125 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Rear wheel arches corroded

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting from gearbox deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front floorpan corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion to all underside suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 97,700 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp/ Fog lamp switch deteriorated

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear wheel arches corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear underside components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 96,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2021 96,338 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 95,831 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 95,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2019 95,629 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 94,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded borderline pass needs replacing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded poor (3.6.B.2c)

brake servo seems lazy

Pass 12 Jan 2017 88,592 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 87,561 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 86,752 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 86,135 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 83,832 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 80,783 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 78,208 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 75,159 miles

o/s front and rear tyres are starting to crack around the outer walls

Fail 7 Nov 2009 75,159 miles

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

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

o/s front and rear tyres are starting to crack around the outer walls

Pass 5 Nov 2008 74,067 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 71,128 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NOTE; surface corrosion to front,center exhaust.

Pass 1 Dec 2005 67,671 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 67,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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A2 RBK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A2 RBK, 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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A2 RBK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 November 1995.

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