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A831 GLD

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,824 mi
Last recorded93,824 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA831 GLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 93,824 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 93,804 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 93,785 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 93,784 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion balance stroke wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing lower area rear door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 93,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion balance stroke wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing lower area rear door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 93,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight blow on front exhust nearside front wing has slight corrsion

small crackes in both rear tryes

Pass 28 Jul 2012 93,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight blow on front exhust nearside front wing has slight corrsion

small crackes in both rear tryes

Pass 27 Jul 2010 93,368 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

manifold slightly blowing.

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2009 93,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

n/s front wheel slightly binding

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 31 May 2008 92,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 90,497 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 87,111 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 87,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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)

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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A831 GLD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 A831 GLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A831 GLD registered?

A831 GLD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A831 GLD safe to buy?

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