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A215 RBW

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,661 mi
Last recorded49,661 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA215 RBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 49,661 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 49,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 49,446 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 49,209 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 49,000 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 48,995 miles

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 48,548 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,294 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 48,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,801 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,403 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,034 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gear box cooler pipes rusted

surface rust on under side front

Fail 26 Oct 2012 46,674 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gear box cooler pipes rusted

surface rust on under side front

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,809 miles

nearside front lower ball joint gaitor split

rear brake discs corroded slightly on inner surface

Fail 1 Oct 2010 44,938 miles

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

steering damper leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,938 miles

steering damper leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2009 41,039 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Oct 2008 40,106 miles

all brakes slightly binding

Fail 22 Oct 2008 40,106 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 40,011 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,824 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 39,566 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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A215 RBW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A215 RBW, 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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A215 RBW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 June 1984.

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