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1994 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

98,260 mi
Last recorded98,260 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz E130,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 JD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 98,260 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 97,966 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 97,012 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At the rear or the vehicle ()

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 96,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 96,164 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 96,134 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,458 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 93,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 93,488 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front sub frame mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front sub frame mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes in slight corroded condition

Pass 2 Aug 2018 92,258 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 92,228 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,539 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 89,043 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear differential ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 89,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 91V pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded on inside of bend close to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Nail in tyre within repairable area ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear differential ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 87,362 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 85,595 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,020 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,697 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 81,696 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 76,820 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,223 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 72,219 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,928 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,895 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,908 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 60,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 55,923 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 55,915 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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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27 JD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 27 JD, 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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27 JD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 January 1994.

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