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A870 EPJ

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,032 mi
Last recorded99,032 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA870 EPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 99,032 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 99,006 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 98,986 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ALL REAR (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 95,528 miles

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 92,395 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 88,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,910 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,490 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 87,490 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 87,209 miles

slight blow on front exhaust

slight oil leak on power steering pump

Fail 25 Jun 2010 87,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight blow on front exhaust

slight oil leak on power steering pump

Pass 10 Jul 2009 86,129 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 85,580 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 84,062 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 81,841 miles

Offside Front 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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A870 EPJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A870 EPJ, 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 A870 EPJ registered?

A870 EPJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 January 1984.

Is A870 EPJ safe to buy?

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