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A3 BFR

1994 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,981 mi
Last recorded53,981 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz E130,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 53,981 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 53,955 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,929 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advice o/s rear tyre has cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2012 53,899 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 53,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 53,873 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,816 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 48,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,651 miles

advisory both rear tyre outer walls starting to crack

advisory surface corrosion on all rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Dec 2006 43,020 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 43,020 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 39,155 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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A3 BFR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 A3 BFR, 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 A3 BFR registered?

A3 BFR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 October 1994.

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