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994 BLB

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,289 mi
Last recorded38,289 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration994 BLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,289 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,289 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre tred getting low

unable to see front pads

Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,289 miles

Front 'no' plate cracked.

O/s/f tyre low on outer edge.

Slight play in steering idler.

Slight play in steering linkage o/s.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,289 miles

same as sheet 03/07/2006 at 15:37

Fail 3 Jul 2006 38,289 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge and on wear bars

oil dampness around rear axle

propshaft front joint perishing

slight oil leak between engine and gearbox

small chips in windscreen

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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994 BLB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 130,446 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 994 BLB, 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 40 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 994 BLB registered?

994 BLB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 October 1986.

Is 994 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 994 BLB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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