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DRS 301H

1993 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

125,510 mi
Last recorded125,510 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 301H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 125,510 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 121,511 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 117,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 109,709 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,187 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,165 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,265 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 90,246 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 87,253 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,822 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,002 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 82,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,465 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,996 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 77,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,689 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 56,151 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,032 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 53,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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DRS 301H is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DRS 301H, 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 DRS 301H registered?

DRS 301H is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 November 1993.

Is DRS 301H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRS 301H shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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