MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front number plate slightly cracked not obscuring letters
slight play on offside front track rod end
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
front number plate slightly cracked not obscuring letters
slight play on offside front track rod end
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A268 PBW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A268 PBW, 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 A268 PBW registered?
A268 PBW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 April 1984.
Is A268 PBW safe to buy?
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