MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,032 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ALL REAR (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
slight blow on front exhaust
slight oil leak on power steering pump
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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