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A385 ABL

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Cream Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,481 mi
Last recorded256,481 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA385 ABL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 256,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 225,076 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 252,833 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 93,265 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 93,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 245,640 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 243,889 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 243,883 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A385 ABL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Cream with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A385 ABL, 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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A385 ABL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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