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A36 JDF

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

228,182 mi
Last recorded228,182 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA36 JDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2008 228,182 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 226,650 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 226,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 224,641 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 224,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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A36 JDF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A36 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.

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What year was A36 JDF registered?

A36 JDF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 March 1984.

Is A36 JDF safe to buy?

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