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A561 YGH

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,021 mi
Last recorded167,021 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA561 YGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 167,021 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 157,489 miles

rear tyres cracking

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

battery tray corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2008 157,424 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

battery tray corroding

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2007 156,140 miles

Diff mounting bush in poor condition

Front upper track control arm inner bushes in poor condition

Fuel tank damaged

NSF track control arm inner bush not centralised

OSF lower swivel loosing grease

rear fog light misaligned

rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 Jan 2007 156,131 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front upper track contol arms inner bushes poor condition

fuel tank damaged

n/s/f track control arm inner bush not centralised

o/s/f lower swivel loosing grease

rear differential mounting bush in poor condition

rear fog light misaligned

rear tyres perrished

Fail 1 Feb 2006 152,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 152,073 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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A561 YGH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A561 YGH, 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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What year was A561 YGH registered?

A561 YGH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A561 YGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A561 YGH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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