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A660 LFX

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

185,492 mi
Last recorded185,492 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA660 LFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 185,492 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nsf ball joint gaiter slight perished

Fail 4 May 2022 185,469 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 189,094 miles

Front panel corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2020 189,094 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance at upper chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front panel corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 182,994 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 182,216 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 181,901 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 181,871 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 181,420 miles

exhaust support rubbers splitting

Fail 3 Nov 2016 181,420 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

exhaust support rubbers splitting

Pass 17 Oct 2015 179,402 miles

O/S/F INNER WING AT H/LAMP HOLED

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 179,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT DOWN PIPE JOINT (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BALL JOINT GAITER (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S SILL IN TWO PLACES HOLED AND CORRODED (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F AND O/S/R JACKING POINTS HOLED AND CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F INNER WING AT H/LAMP HOLED

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 176,957 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 176,957 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 176,911 miles

sligh play s/box

tront no. plate cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2013 176,911 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sligh play s/box

tront no. plate cracked

Pass 3 May 2013 176,238 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 176,232 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 174,503 miles

OSF LOWER WING CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT CONSIDERED DANGEROUS

PLAY IN STEERING BOX BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 29 Mar 2011 173,283 miles

STEERING BOX HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN DROP ARM

Pass 19 Mar 2010 169,891 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 169,891 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 166,737 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 166,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 158,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 158,811 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 157,137 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 157,156 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nail in tyre

r-h-r wheel arch has corrosion but not dangerous to pedestrians

Fail 6 Jul 2006 157,492 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2005 155,335 miles

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

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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A660 LFX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 A660 LFX, 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 A660 LFX registered?

A660 LFX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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