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4 LP

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

289,272 mi
Last recorded289,272 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 LP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 289,272 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 285,067 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 284,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 283,316 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 277,054 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 273,608 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 265,012 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 254,265 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015
Pass 30 Sep 2014 244,381 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 226,129 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 226,127 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 126,760 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 216,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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4 LP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 4 LP, 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 4 LP registered?

4 LP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is 4 LP safe to buy?

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