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A12 DHN

1994 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,814 mi
Last recorded182,814 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz E130,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 182,814 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 176,602 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 169,054 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 157,945 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre inner wall uneven were

Offside Front tyre inner wall uneven were

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 157,945 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubbers missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre inner wall uneven were

Offside Front tyre inner wall uneven were

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 150,787 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 143,034 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 139,713 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 139,708 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 131,139 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 131,139 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 119,807 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 119,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 115,898 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread.

Both rear tyres worn low.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 114,133 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

suspention springs weak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 112,335 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 112,332 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 105,010 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 104,971 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion to both front coil springs

grease to all brake pipes

o/s/f tyre worn

slight play in steering

Pass 2 May 2006 101,404 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 101,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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A12 DHN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 A12 DHN, 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 A12 DHN registered?

A12 DHN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 May 1994.

Is A12 DHN safe to buy?

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