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C5 OOE

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,175 mi
Last recorded233,175 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 OOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 233,175 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 232,752 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 231,988 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 231,986 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.37 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.69 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 231,979 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 231,344 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 230,668 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 230,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 230,011 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 230,011 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 229,440 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 229,439 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 228,759 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 226,678 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 226,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 225,226 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 225,226 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,335 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 219,616 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 219,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 217,958 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 216,554 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 214,756 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 211,272 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 May 2010 211,272 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 209,558 miles

Slight engine oil leak. Slight oil leak from transmission.

Pass 8 Mar 2008 203,912 miles

Oily under engine.

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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C5 OOE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C5 OOE, 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 C5 OOE registered?

C5 OOE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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