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B5 ACR

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,039 mi
Last recorded187,039 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 ACR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2007 187,039 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 187,039 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006
Fail 14 Dec 2006 175,488 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

rear diff mount bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2005 164,013 miles

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

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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B5 ACR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 B5 ACR, 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 B5 ACR registered?

B5 ACR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is B5 ACR safe to buy?

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