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B202 ADS

1994 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,500 mi
Last recorded135,500 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz E130,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB202 ADS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 135,500 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 135,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 134,580 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 133,892 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 133,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 132,200 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 132,200 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 130,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise-fuel cap sealing washer perished but still sealing

advise-fuel pipes corroded

advise-nail in shoulder of nearside front tyre

advise-oil around diff

advise-p.a.s. fluid visisble at steering assembly-poss seepage

advise-vehicle/floor/subframe corroded/corroding

advise-very slight perishing on offside front tyre

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2006 130,072 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise-fuel cap sealing washer perished but still sealing

advise-fuel pipes corroded

advise-nail in shoulder of nearside front tyre

advise-oil present around diff

advise-some p.a.s. fluid visible at steering assembly-poss seepage

advise-vehicle/floor/subframe corroded/corroding

advise-very slight perishing on offside front tyre

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2005 125,032 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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B202 ADS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B202 ADS, 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 B202 ADS registered?

B202 ADS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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