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A387 NBW

1984 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,054 mi
Last recorded177,054 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA387 NBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 177,054 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside steering idler slight play

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded from tank ()

Pass 14 Nov 2024 176,816 miles

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to/from fuel tank ()

Fail 8 Nov 2024 176,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached 'd' bush bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to/from fuel tank ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 176,727 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both from tank and from fuel pump ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 176,292 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear. both pipes. ()

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, front end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 175,919 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 175,849 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 175,837 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 175,435 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 175,161 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 174,839 miles

slight play in front steering joints

Pass 31 Mar 2016 174,508 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 174,089 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 174,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre bald/worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 172,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 172,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 171,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 171,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 171,286 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 171,286 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 170,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 170,655 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 169,724 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 169,724 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 168,679 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Mar 2009 168,678 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 167,925 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 167,449 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 166,338 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 166,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A387 NBW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A387 NBW, 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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A387 NBW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 February 1984.

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