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A445 VYH

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

214,986 mi
Last recorded214,986 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA445 VYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 214,986 miles

fluid leaks from engine and gearbox areas

front steering and suspension joints, rubbers split

front valance holed and corroded

n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills, rot setting

o/s front door strap broken

o/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s rear seatbelt slightly damaged

rear driveshaft boots split x4

rear towbar areas holed and corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2009 214,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

fluid leaks engine and gearbox areas

o/s front door strap broken

o/s rear seatbelt slightly damaged

o/s trackrod end, n/s and o/s front bottom balljoints rubbers split

rear driveshaft boots x4 split

Pass 3 Oct 2008 212,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

fluid leaks from engine area

n/s and o/s rear floor corroded and holed

n/s rear inner and outer c.v boots split

o/s rear inner c.v boot split

rear exhaust mount rubbers perished

Fail 3 Oct 2008 212,444 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

fluid leaks from engine area

n/s and o/s rear floor corroded and holed

n/s rear inner and outer c.v boots split

o/s rear inner c.v boot split

rear exhaust mount rubbers perished

Pass 4 Oct 2007 209,813 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 209,812 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 206,678 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 206,678 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 203,606 miles

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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A445 VYH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A445 VYH, 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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A445 VYH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 April 1984.

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