1995 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Petrol · M818 ABV
1995 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 1995. Recorded mileage 214,368 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M818 ABV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 214,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M818 ABV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (M818 ABV) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor”; “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
M818 ABV Mileage History
- 17/11/2022208,351 mi
- 30/11/2022208,385 mi+34 mi
- 24/11/2023210,272 mi+1,887 mi
- 30/01/2025212,294 mi+2,022 mi
- 26/01/2026214,368 mi+2,074 mi
Average of roughly 1,885 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Severe RustSerious
The W210 generation is notorious for catastrophic corrosion due to Mercedes-Benz adopting water-based eco paints alongside inadequate factory anti-corrosion primer in the mid-1990s. Front spring perches, wheel arches, sill jacking points, door bottoms under rubber weatherstrips, and boot lock apertures suffer severe structural perforation.
- Front Suspension Upper Spring Perch DetachmentSerious
A lethal structural safety flaw on the W210 chassis is rust developing between the inner wheel arch panel and the spot-welded front upper coil spring perch cup. Severe hidden corrosion causes the welds to tear away completely, resulting in sudden suspension collapse and tyre rubbing.
- Front Lower Ball Joint and Drop Link WearModerate
The heavy front-end mass of the W210 rapidly degrades the lower suspension ball joints, anti-roll bar bushes, and drop links. Excess play in the ball joints is one of the single most common MOT failure points recorded on UK E-Classes and can cause severe steering vagueness.
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