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A849 JKF

1984 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

242,631 mi
Last recorded242,631 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA849 JKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 242,631 miles

o/s headlight fogged up

rear flexi brake pipes cracking

slight corrosion under n/s/ lower seals

Fail 22 Mar 2018 242,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

exhaust blowing rear box hangers split

o/s headlight fogged up

rear flexi brake pipes cracking

slight corrosion under n/s/ lower seals

Pass 22 Mar 2017 238,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 238,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 233,739 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 233,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 228,447 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 222,373 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 218,707 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 215,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 212,511 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 208,359 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 204,185 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 203,976 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 199,684 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 199,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 193,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 186,992 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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A849 JKF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A849 JKF, 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 A849 JKF registered?

A849 JKF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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