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AJZ 3685

1994 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,138 mi
Last recorded103,138 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz E130,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 3685
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 103,138 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 103,138 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 96,899 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of wiper blade

Corosion to main fuel pipes borderline

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 92,676 miles

Front shockers showing signs of corrosion

N/S/F tyre feathering on outer edge

N/S/R tyre feathering on edges

O/S/R feathering on inner edge

Oil Leak

Rear indicators discoloured

slight body corrosion (various)

slight play in O/S/F and N/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2008 92,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shockers showing signs of corrosion

N/S/F tyre feathering on outer edge

N/S/R tyre feathering on edges

O/S/R feathering on inner edge

Oil Leak

Rear indicators discoloured

handbrake travel towards maximum

slight body corrosion (various)

slight play in O/S/F and N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2007 88,969 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 88,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 84,699 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 84,686 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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AJZ 3685 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJZ 3685, 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 AJZ 3685 registered?

AJZ 3685 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is AJZ 3685 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJZ 3685 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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