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A707 OVF

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,518 mi
Last recorded97,518 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA707 OVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 97,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 96,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play boot perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 95,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 95,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 95,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 94,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 94,794 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 94,033 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn nearly to tread markers

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

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Nov 2016 93,251 miles

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Nov 2015 92,226 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

cuts in both front tyres

Pass 20 Nov 2014 90,809 miles

cut in o/s front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2013 89,665 miles

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,691 miles

cut in o/s front tyre tread also o/s rear outer tyre wall

Pass 19 Nov 2011 87,502 miles

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

Pass 15 Nov 2010 86,143 miles

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

Fail 15 Nov 2010 86,143 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 Nov 2009 84,927 miles

cut in o/s rear tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2008 83,706 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Nov 2008 83,706 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Nov 2007 82,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 80,468 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 80,463 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

nearside rear brake hose ferule slightly corroded

offside rear brake hose ferule slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2005 78,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

fuel cap oil seal perished slightly

small crack in front no. plate

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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A707 OVF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A707 OVF, 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 A707 OVF registered?

A707 OVF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A707 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A707 OVF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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