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177,054 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in front steering joints
Nearside Front Jacking point corroded
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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
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
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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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