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BNZ 9311

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,154 mi
Last recorded171,154 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 9311
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 171,154 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 171,120 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front pads worn close to limit

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2010 156,060 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 155,896 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 148,738 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 148,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 139,367 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 128,737 miles

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

nail in tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2005 128,737 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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 9311 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BNZ 9311, 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 9311 registered?

BNZ 9311 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is BNZ 9311 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 9311 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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