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A21 OEL

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,335 mi
Last recorded118,335 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 OEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 118,335 miles

slight coolant leak (water pump)

Fail 25 Jan 2021 118,331 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (possible water pump) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2012 118,255 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2011 118,029 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 118,029 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 117,844 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 117,844 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 117,697 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 117,692 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 117,412 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 117,081 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 116,524 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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A21 OEL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A21 OEL, 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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What year was A21 OEL registered?

A21 OEL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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