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141 RTN

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,135 mi
Last recorded155,135 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration141 RTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 155,135 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2023 154,848 miles

CAR GOT UNER SEAL UNDER WHOLE CAR

Pass 28 Jun 2018 152,747 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 152,729 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 152,726 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam WORKS SOMETIMES (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL NR SEAT BELT MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 151,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

genral corrosin under verchile

Pass 31 Oct 2011 149,530 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2011 149,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 149,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2009 149,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 149,333 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 148,734 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condensation in head lights

rear exhaust rubber split

slight distortion front discs

Fail 14 Aug 2006 148,721 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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141 RTN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 131,937 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 141 RTN, 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 41 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 141 RTN registered?

141 RTN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 141 RTN safe to buy?

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