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A354 KDC

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,297 mi
Last recorded196,297 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA354 KDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 196,297 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 172,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 150,913 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 150,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Pass 25 May 2007 150,556 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 150,381 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)

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

Fail 8 May 2006 150,240 miles

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

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)

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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A354 KDC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A354 KDC, 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 A354 KDC registered?

A354 KDC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A354 KDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A354 KDC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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