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A809 GFP

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Brown Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,808 mi
Last recorded185,808 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA809 GFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 185,808 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 185,808 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 185,807 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGE

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 185,719 miles

BRAKE PEDAL HARD

DIESEL PUMP DAMP

HEAVILY UNDERSEALD

STEERING BOX DAMP

Fail 9 May 2018 185,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEELARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL / INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL /INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

BRAKE PEDAL HARD

DIESEL PUMP DAMP

HEAVILY UNDERSEALD

STEERING BOX DAMP

Pass 26 Apr 2017 185,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 185,217 miles

FRONT END BOTTOM VALANCE CORRODED

O/S 7 N/S REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 May 2013 185,217 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

FRONT END BOTTOM VALANCE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

O/S AND N /S REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 185,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Free play detected at steering wheel close to minimum standard. Steering box fitted.

Nearside and offside rear door/sill steps starting to corrode.

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

Offside front inner wheeelarch starting to corrode.

Offside front tyre inner edge worn.

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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A809 GFP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Brown with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A809 GFP, 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 A809 GFP registered?

A809 GFP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 January 1984.

Is A809 GFP safe to buy?

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