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781 DNY

1984 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,203 mi
Last recorded141,203 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration781 DNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 141,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 140,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 138,937 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 138,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 137,048 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre is worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Oil level is low

Fail 4 Apr 2016 137,048 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre is worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Oil level is low

Pass 16 Apr 2015 134,638 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 131,223 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 126,908 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 126,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 122,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre perished but not showing cord

offside front tyre perished but not showing cord

Pass 26 Jan 2011 120,380 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 116,340 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 111,534 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 105,740 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 105,740 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 100,414 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 94,780 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 94,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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781 DNY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 136,026 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 781 DNY, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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781 DNY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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