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C24 VCE

1991 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,816 mi
Last recorded80,816 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz E143,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 VCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 80,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 75,678 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 74,493 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,344 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,024 miles

body paint faded

osf headlamp small chip

Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,179 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,301 miles

Front Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front bump stop perished boot split

Offside Front bump stop perished boot split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 67,682 miles

Central Front Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front door difficult to open. sticking at top of window.

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Rear exhaust mounting rubber before rear silencer, deteriorated/perished

Pass 11 Dec 2015 65,461 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 65,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 61,404 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 61,386 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 58,651 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 58,650 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,835 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,741 miles

missfire at idle

some engine oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2010 46,665 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2009 46,455 miles

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

drivers mirror is of tempery type

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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C24 VCE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 143,285 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 C24 VCE, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C24 VCE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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