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951 DJU

1980 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

219,892 mi
Last recorded219,892 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz E66,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration951 DJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 219,892 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 213,967 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 213,845 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 212,420 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 211,944 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 211,482 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 211,052 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 210,292 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 210,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 208,820 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 205,721 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 202,626 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 199,434 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 199,436 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 197,372 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 197,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 195,022 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 191,932 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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951 DJU is a 1980 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 66,897 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 951 DJU, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 951 DJU registered?

951 DJU is a 1980 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 February 1980.

Is 951 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 951 DJU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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