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A12 MFM

1994 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,481 mi
Last recorded122,481 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz E130,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 MFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 122,481 miles

front to rear fuel lines slightly rust

Pass 5 Jun 2014 122,468 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge . fuel lines rusty

Fail 23 May 2014 122,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge . fuel lines rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2013 112,667 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 112,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 103,875 miles

fuel lines rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2011 84,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2010 84,840 miles

Nearside Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

offside front sus wishbones mounting corroded

two nearside rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage to side wall n/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2010 81,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to side wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,225 miles

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

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

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

both fuel pipes corroded but no leaks

slight corrosion on nearside front wing

slight corrosion on offside front wing

Fail 3 Nov 2008 77,127 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 72,168 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

auto gearbox sump corroded & leaking

Fail 18 Jan 2008 72,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

auto gearbox sump corroded & leaking

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2007 65,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

REAR TYRES JUST ABOVE WEAR MARKERS

Pass 5 Jan 2007 65,878 miles

REAR TYRES JUST ABOVE WEAR MARKERS

Pass 13 Jan 2006 59,942 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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A12 MFM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A12 MFM, 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 MFM registered?

A12 MFM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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