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A37 GPA

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

215,380 mi
Last recorded215,380 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA37 GPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 215,380 miles

all coil springs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded and extensive welding repairs carried out

Pass 31 Aug 2017 206,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

corrosion offside front wheel arch

Pass 14 Sep 2016 194,622 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear axel oil leaking

Fail 14 Sep 2016 194,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear axel oil leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2015 186,307 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 179,736 miles

both front upper suspension mounting bushes worn

inner wings under bonnet corroded

play in both front steering idlers

Fail 16 Oct 2014 179,736 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front upper suspension mounting bushes worn

inner wings under bonnet corroded

play in both front steering idlers

Pass 1 Oct 2013 170,643 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 165,589 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advance corrosion under side and both rear wheel arches.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 156,601 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all drive shaft cv gators deterioated

brake servo corroded

front springs corroded

rear diff oil leak

rear springs corroded

steering box play

Fail 5 Oct 2011 156,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all drive shaft cv gators deterioated

brake servo corroded

front springs corroded

rear diff oil leak

rear springs corroded

steering box play

Pass 11 Oct 2010 146,482 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 136,134 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 136,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside floor rusting.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 116,710 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 112,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 112,261 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 108,733 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 108,733 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A37 GPA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 A37 GPA, 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 A37 GPA registered?

A37 GPA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 April 1984.

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