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C15 MWC

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,439 mi
Last recorded158,439 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 MWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 158,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 152,659 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 145,929 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 141,050 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 May 2018 141,050 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 137,286 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fiited

Fail 30 Jul 2016 137,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

under trays fiited

Pass 8 Jul 2015 136,077 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 135,605 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 135,149 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 133,314 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight play

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

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

Rear springs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 133,308 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 133,224 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear seat belt recivers covers broken

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 130,621 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2008 130,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 121,024 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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C15 MWC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C15 MWC, 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 C15 MWC registered?

C15 MWC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 October 1993.

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