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A678 TWS

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,009 mi
Last recorded150,009 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA678 TWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 150,009 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general rust to all underside of car

Pass 20 May 2009 149,310 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 149,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside front sill corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2008 148,322 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2007 145,665 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 140,848 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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A678 TWS is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A678 TWS, 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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A678 TWS is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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