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2457 H

1994 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,554 mi
Last recorded127,554 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz E130,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2457 H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 127,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 114,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 101,833 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 101,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 92,208 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 92,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 92,121 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 92,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake lower reading

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across car (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 92,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake lower reading

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across car (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,563 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,880 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,555 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 89,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,497 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,465 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 87,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2012 85,779 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriated, not failable at time of test.

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2012 85,779 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear number plate slightly deteriated, not failable at time of test.

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 82,826 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 82,826 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,702 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,569 miles

keep an eye on all four tyres (starting to get a bit low on tread)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 76,840 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 76,837 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 70,311 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 63,828 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 63,791 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 62,422 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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2457 H is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 2457 H, 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 2457 H registered?

2457 H is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is 2457 H safe to buy?

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