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DIL 9491

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,622 mi
Last recorded151,622 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 9491
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 151,622 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 151,619 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 149,699 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 146,761 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 143,392 miles

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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DIL 9491 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DIL 9491, 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 DIL 9491 registered?

DIL 9491 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is DIL 9491 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIL 9491 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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