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A10 RRG

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,940 mi
Last recorded106,940 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 RRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 106,940 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 104,004 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 104,004 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 101,362 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 101,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 99,722 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 96,220 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 96,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 93,936 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 90,551 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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A10 RRG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A10 RRG, 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 A10 RRG registered?

A10 RRG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A10 RRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 RRG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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