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C8 ELA

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,260 mi
Last recorded151,260 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 ELA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2025 151,260 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 151,247 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F wing corroded

Offside Front O/S/F wing corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 151,243 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front N/S/F wing corroded

Offside Front O/S/F wing corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2019 151,238 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/R c pillar corrorded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/R and O/S/R wheel arches slight corrosion

Nearside Front Slight corrosion on front wing

Offside Front slight corrosion on front wing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2009 150,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 148,289 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 141,110 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 133,697 miles

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

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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C8 ELA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C8 ELA, 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 C8 ELA registered?

C8 ELA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 November 1993.

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