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B11 DTC

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

132,543 mi
Last recorded132,543 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 DTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 132,543 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 62,426 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 61,115 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 120,350 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 120,049 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 118,044 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 116,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 116,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 114,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OIL LEAK

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 112,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Apr 2017 110,073 miles

Both tyres wearing outer edges

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 108,463 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 107,256 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 105,784 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 103,705 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 101,290 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 99,602 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 97,747 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,778 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 95,731 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 91,780 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 87,415 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 83,364 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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B11 DTC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 B11 DTC, 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 B11 DTC registered?

B11 DTC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 November 1993.

Is B11 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 DTC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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