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B12 TRT

1994 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,008 mi
Last recorded114,008 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz E130,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 TRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 114,008 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 113,028 miles

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

under body slighly corrded and rusted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 111,109 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 111,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 111,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 109,627 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriated

Pass 15 Feb 2012 109,627 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriated

Pass 24 Jan 2011 109,329 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 109,328 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 106,969 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 106,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 103,659 miles

both rear exhaust rubbers badly perished

front brake discs badly worn

front brake pads getting low

very slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Oct 2008 103,659 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both rear exhaust rubbers badly perished

front brake discs badly worn

front brake pads getting low

very slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2007 101,396 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 99,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 99,683 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 95,041 miles

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

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

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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B12 TRT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B12 TRT, 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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B12 TRT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 November 1994.

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