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401D103

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,123 mi
Last recorded173,123 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration401D103
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 173,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 173,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2007 144,489 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 144,488 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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401D103 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 401D103, 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 401D103 registered?

401D103 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 November 1993.

Is 401D103 safe to buy?

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