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1 FJY

1994 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

160,901 mi
Last recorded160,901 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz E130,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 FJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 160,901 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 159,609 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 156,620 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 156,600 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 155,163 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 154,863 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 154,413 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 153,391 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 153,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 151,284 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 148,857 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 145,773 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 143,685 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 141,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 141,757 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 139,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 135,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 127,554 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 117,488 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 107,324 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 92,432 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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1 FJY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 130,590 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 1 FJY, 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 32 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 1 FJY registered?

1 FJY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 September 1994.

Is 1 FJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 FJY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1 FJY have outstanding finance?

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