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A64 EPH

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,363 mi
Last recorded176,363 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA64 EPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 176,363 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear inner c.v. gaiter split

Fail 2 Mar 2017 176,361 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear inner c.v. gaiter split

Pass 12 Sep 2015 175,743 miles

Corrosion to offside front wheel arch and near side rear

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 12 Sep 2015 175,743 miles

Corrosion to offside front wheel arch and near side rear

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner (2.4.G.4e)

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 7 Jun 2012 175,726 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 169,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all shock absorbers have reduced damping effect (car has been lowerd)

offside rear inner cv gaiter split

slight play at steering wheel (possibly adjust steering box )

Pass 5 Oct 2009 160,467 miles

Both outer sills excessively corroded but not within prescribed areas.Also a section in the nearside inner front arch corroded not within a prescribed area.

Crack in the windscreen not within swept area.

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight movement in both inner track rod ends and nearside outer

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

There are numerous areas that may soon need welding.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 160,467 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Both outer sills excessively corroded but not within prescribed areas.Also a section in the nearside inner front arch corroded not within a prescribed area.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Crack in the windscreen not within swept area.

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight movement in both inner track rod ends and nearside outer

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

There are numerous areas that may soon need welding.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 152,059 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 144,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 139,251 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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A64 EPH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 129,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A64 EPH, 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 43 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 A64 EPH registered?

A64 EPH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 December 1983.

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