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A653 GAP

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

285,459 mi
Last recorded285,459 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA653 GAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 285,459 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 280,012 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear both sides and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear both sides (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Dec 2016 280,012 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear both sides (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 79,728 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear of rear exhaust box (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s front inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s outer sille rear end by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s sille rear end (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s inner sille rear end (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s outer sille rear end by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 278,733 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 276,269 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 273,943 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 271,574 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 25 Oct 2011 268,880 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 268,880 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 265,484 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 261,133 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2008 256,223 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2008 256,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front number plate slightly damaged;;

Pass 6 Nov 2007 250,714 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2007 250,512 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2006 243,810 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

all rear driveshaft boots starting to perish;

offside front bottom balljoint cover split;

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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A653 GAP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 A653 GAP, 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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A653 GAP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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