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5 ETT

1994 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

165,710 mi
Last recorded165,710 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz E130,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 ETT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 165,710 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 165,710 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 164,233 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 164,233 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 162,898 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 162,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 161,898 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 161,898 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 161,396 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 160,747 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 159,801 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 154,437 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 154,432 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 149,526 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 149,526 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 142,635 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 142,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 133,392 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 124,103 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 120,113 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 120,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 119,235 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 116,811 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 116,811 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 113,444 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 113,444 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 111,387 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 111,387 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 106,008 miles

Buckle offside front inner wheel rim

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Oil leaks engine

Rear metal brakes pipes to flexible pipes surface rust

Pass 4 Jan 2008 106,008 miles

Buckle offside front inner wheel rim

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Oil leaks engine

Rear metal brakes pipes to flexible pipes surface rust

Pass 23 Dec 2006 102,557 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 102,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 97,785 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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5 ETT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 5 ETT, 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 5 ETT registered?

5 ETT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 September 1994.

Is 5 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 ETT shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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