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E3 OOS

1993 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,175 mi
Last recorded105,175 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz E134,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 105,175 miles

Rear suspension is corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 105,168 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 105,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 105,163 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 105,009 miles

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

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

misting of oil around gearbox and engine area

o/s tyre slightly out of shape

rear seat back secure but loosely fitted

Fail 19 May 2014 105,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

misting of oil around gearbox and engine area

o/s tyre slightly out of shape

rear seat back secure but loosely fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2013 105,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf outer wing has corrosion damage

Fail 20 Mar 2013 105,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf outer wing has corrosion damage

Fail 29 Nov 2012

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

srs light on

Pass 2 Jun 2009 104,973 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 104,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2007 103,908 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 103,908 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 98,109 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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E3 OOS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E3 OOS, 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 E3 OOS registered?

E3 OOS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is E3 OOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OOS shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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