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A273 NJO

1984 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

121,594 mi
Last recorded121,594 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA273 NJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 121,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front registration plate has damage/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front upper suspension arm rear bush poor condition/perishing/cracking starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper suspension arm inner bush poor condition/cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 121,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front hub ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front hub ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front registration plate has damage/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front upper suspension arm rear bush poor condition/perishing/cracking starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper suspension arm inner bush poor condition/cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 121,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 120,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 120,510 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 119,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated/ rubber hard (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear subframe bush deteriorating starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated/rubber hard (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear subframe bush deteriorating starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 118,710 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 118,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate has cracks (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front wheel bearings slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front top suspension arm rubber bush deteriorating/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front top suspension arm rubber bush deteriorating/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 117,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 116,576 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 116,028 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 115,290 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 114,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 114,212 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 113,394 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 112,630 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 112,022 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 111,470 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 110,703 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 110,148 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 109,384 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 108,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 107,377 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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A273 NJO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A273 NJO, 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 A273 NJO registered?

A273 NJO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A273 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A273 NJO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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