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A696 TYV

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,795 mi
Last recorded77,795 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA696 TYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 77,795 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,569 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 77,194 miles

petrol pipes next to fuel pump corroding

Fail 16 Feb 2017 77,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

petrol pipes next to fuel pump corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,784 miles

oil leaks

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 15 Feb 2016 76,781 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 20 Feb 2015 76,415 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,097 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 76,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 75,853 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 75,853 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 75,571 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 75,571 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 75,114 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 75,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion on front discs

vehicle leaking water from radiator area

Pass 13 Mar 2010 74,765 miles

nearside front tyre cracking up

slight play on offside front track rod end

Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,984 miles

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

oil level on minimum

Fail 19 Feb 2009 73,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

oil level on minimum

Pass 22 Feb 2008 72,893 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 72,257 miles

offside rear tyre has nails on tread

Pass 1 Mar 2006 71,357 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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A696 TYV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A696 TYV, 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 A696 TYV registered?

A696 TYV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 February 1984.

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