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B18 RCB

1994 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,651 mi
Last recorded104,651 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz E130,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 RCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 104,651 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 103,271 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2025 103,261 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 101,012 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 99,322 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,086 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 96,160 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 95,478 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 95,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,584 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,232 miles

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,172 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,328 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,664 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 85,616 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,439 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 75,842 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,509 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,354 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 62,276 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 59,288 miles

rear fuel pipes getting corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2006 58,805 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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B18 RCB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RCB, 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 RCB registered?

B18 RCB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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The MOT history for B18 RCB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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