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B114 YOU

1994 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,845 mi
Last recorded170,845 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz E130,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB114 YOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 170,845 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 178,040 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 176,105 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 176,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 174,738 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both front wheel arches starting to corrode....may result in sharp edges, which may fail MOT

Fail 3 Jul 2008 174,736 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both front wheel arches starting to corrode....may result in sharp edges, which may fail MOT

Pass 20 Jun 2007 173,475 miles

Engine misfiring at idle.

Offside front indicator lens damaged...has a temporary repair.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 172,398 miles

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)

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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B114 YOU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B114 YOU, 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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B114 YOU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 July 1994.

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