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B18 PPC

1994 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,008 mi
Last recorded152,008 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz E130,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 PPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 152,008 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 143,651 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 143,651 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 134,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 121,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 108,508 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 88,077 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006

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)

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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B18 PPC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B18 PPC, 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 B18 PPC registered?

B18 PPC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is B18 PPC safe to buy?

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