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A12 LEC

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,762 mi
Last recorded107,762 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 LEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 107,762 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 106,736 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 105,746 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 104,994 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 104,171 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 103,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 103,113 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 101,748 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 100,896 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,279 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,639 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 95,712 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,041 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 91,015 miles

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

offside rear tyre has slight lump

Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,380 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 80,687 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,102 miles

Exhaust heat sheild around exhaust loose due to corrosion.

Fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside rear and offside rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 11 Oct 2008 74,055 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust heat sheilding around exhaust loose due to corrosion.

Fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside front coil spring showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside rear and offside rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 71,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 71,371 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 69,917 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 68,039 miles

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

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

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

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 LEC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A12 LEC, 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 A12 LEC registered?

A12 LEC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 October 1993.

Is A12 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 LEC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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