1993 Mercedes-Benz E 2.2L Petrol · K488 ARO
1993 Mercedes-Benz E (2.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 1993. Recorded mileage 236,712 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K488 ARO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/12/2023
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K488 ARO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (K488 ARO) between April 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
K488 ARO Mileage History
- 29/04/2022234,966 mi
- 03/05/2022234,988 mi+22 mi
- 20/11/2023236,712 mi+1,724 mi
Average of roughly 1,119 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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