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B701 PDH

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,686 mi
Last recorded212,686 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB701 PDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 May 2013 212,686 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Both headlight aims are equally as low could be more than just adjustment

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

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)

Passenger front seatbelt clip slightly stiff when trying to clip in belt

Pass 15 Oct 2012 208,540 miles

slight play in steering+joints,all tyres wearing on edges,bodywork corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2010 198,471 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 198,469 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 192,817 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 189,000 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 189,000 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 181,514 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 172,802 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Jan 2006 163,565 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 163,509 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm (195/65/15 g/y )

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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B701 PDH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B701 PDH, 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 B701 PDH registered?

B701 PDH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 December 1993.

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