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C9 HAD

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

241,836 mi
Last recorded241,836 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 HAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 241,836 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 241,820 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 236,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 233,328 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 233,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 231,958 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 231,945 miles

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

*** Very Strong Advise - n/s/front tyre bald inner / worn outer edges & cracked ***

*** Very Strong Advise - o/s/front tyre bald inner edge & cracked ***

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** very Strong Advise - worn to limit & cracked *** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 227,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn both edges

Offside Front tyre bald inner & worn outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2015 225,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perished In Tread Pattern

Offside Front Tyre Has Splits In Outer Side Wall

Offside Rear Tyre Perished In Tread Pattern

Pass 27 Nov 2014 222,288 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 221,281 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 221,235 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

osf floor corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 219,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 217,999 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 215,281 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 215,252 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 214,555 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 213,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f ball joint boot burst

oil leak

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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C9 HAD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C9 HAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C9 HAD registered?

C9 HAD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is C9 HAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 HAD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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