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A715 RPP

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,952 mi
Last recorded149,952 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA715 RPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 149,952 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 149,032 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 148,913 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 148,826 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 148,826 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 148,107 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 142,767 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 141,222 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 140,162 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 140,162 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 137,386 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 135,022 miles

all four tyres have cracks appearing on tread

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

nearside reasr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2009 134,751 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 134,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 133,686 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 132,065 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 132,065 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 131,162 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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A715 RPP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A715 RPP, 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 A715 RPP registered?

A715 RPP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 March 1984.

Is A715 RPP safe to buy?

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