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BNZ 5842

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,915 mi
Last recorded74,915 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 5842
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 74,915 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,760 miles

number plate stuck on number plate fron & back

Pass 14 Jun 2014 74,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 73,513 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,964 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 721,168 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 72,167 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,918 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 71,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 71,206 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,953 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2008 69,950 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 69,397 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 68,174 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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BNZ 5842 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BNZ 5842, 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 BNZ 5842 registered?

BNZ 5842 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 August 1993.

Is BNZ 5842 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 5842 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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