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A284 RTR

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

227,227 mi
Last recorded227,227 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA284 RTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 227,227 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 227,212 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 226,071 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 226,071 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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A284 RTR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A284 RTR, 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 A284 RTR registered?

A284 RTR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 April 1984.

Is A284 RTR safe to buy?

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