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A847 HFH

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,628 mi
Last recorded172,628 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA847 HFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 172,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 172,626 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wing holed and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all position lights inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2016 168,053 miles

Corrosion under and around vehicle

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 165,294 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Propshaft rubbers worn.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 165,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 163,306 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 163,303 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 163,299 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 161,135 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 161,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 158,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 156,428 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 153,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 150,310 miles

o/s/f tyre 3/4 worn

Fail 9 Apr 2008 150,310 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 3/4 worn

Pass 11 Apr 2007 146,317 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge,slight play in rear wheel bearings.hand brake req att soon.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 140,682 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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A847 HFH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A847 HFH, 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 A847 HFH registered?

A847 HFH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 May 1984.

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