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A6 MBE

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,057 mi
Last recorded126,057 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 MBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2006 126,057 miles

Nearside headlamp glass cracked.

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit on outer edge.

Offside front chassis rail to floor panel holed by corrosion.Advise repair.

Offside front nearside front and rear brake pipes corroding.

Offside rear D post to sill corroding.

Slight imbalance in front brakes.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension lower outer bush/joint.

Various areas of underside corroding and in poor condition.

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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A6 MBE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 130,446 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 A6 MBE, 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 40 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 A6 MBE registered?

A6 MBE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 May 1986.

Is A6 MBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 MBE shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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