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A399 TNK

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

172,409 mi
Last recorded172,409 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA399 TNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 172,409 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 172,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 172,295 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 172,116 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 172,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 171,148 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 170,762 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 170,762 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull and lens cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 170,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 170,308 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 168,347 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 168,347 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 163,834 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 163,821 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 163,612 miles

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

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

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

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

all suspension bushes slightly perished

both front tyres old and cracking

discs worn and corroded

exhaust blowing

oil leak

slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2014 163,331 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 163,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 162,938 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 161,475 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 161,473 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 160,383 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 160,069 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

rear exaust rubber is detiorated

Pass 20 Jul 2009 160,021 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 160,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 160,002 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 160,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 159,647 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 158,893 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 158,893 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

slight binding from offside front brakes

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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A399 TNK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 A399 TNK, 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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A399 TNK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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