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A31 JDF

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,703 mi
Last recorded145,703 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA31 JDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 145,703 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 145,690 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 145,395 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 145,395 miles

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

o/s/f & n/s/f wiper blade worn

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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A31 JDF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Silver 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 A31 JDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A31 JDF?

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What year was A31 JDF registered?

A31 JDF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 March 1984.

Is A31 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A31 JDF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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