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A860 YMO

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2277cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,253 mi
Last recorded137,253 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA860 YMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,277cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 137,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2016 136,342 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 136,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 135,090 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 135,090 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 135,051 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

center propshaft beraring worn at time of test.

front number plate poor condition at time of test.

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey at time of test.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 133,858 miles

center prop rubber bearing worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 133,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

center prop rubber bearing worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 132,780 miles

center prop shaft rubber bearing worn not to x/s atr time of test.

o/s/f tyre perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey not rough at time of test.

slight play/wear in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 132,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

center prop shaft rubber bearing worn.

o/s/f tyre perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey at time of test.

play/wear in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 131,360 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 130,151 miles

center prop shaft rubber bearing worn.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres slightly perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

n/s/r tyre punctured.

o/s outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area at time of test.

slight blow from exhaust front pipe not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in steering box not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 128,810 miles

front &rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

underbody very slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 127,744 miles

front exhaust blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.

front exhaust clamp poor condition corroded still supporting exhaust system.

o/s/r parking brake effort slightly low.

slight play at steering wheel not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 16 Jul 2008 127,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front exhaust blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.

front exhaust clamp poor condition corroded still supporting exhaust system.

o/s/r parking brake effort slightly low.

slight play at steering wheel not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 126,231 miles

slight play detected at steering wheel not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 124,219 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 124,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine leaking oil.

n/s/f ,o/s/r & n/s/r flexi brake hose metal ferrule ends corroded not to x/s yet.

o/s outer sill corroded not within a prescribed aera.

Pass 13 Jul 2005 122,250 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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A860 YMO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,277cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 A860 YMO, 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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A860 YMO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 January 1984.

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