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A883 OVF

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Brown Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

411,221 mi
Last recorded411,221 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA883 OVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 411,221 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Underneath all corroded suspension & steering components corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2018 411,221 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Underneath all corroded suspension & steering components corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 411,390 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 411,366 miles

Central Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near Side On The Rear Side (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 410,661 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 408,700 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 408,057 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 408,047 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 407,142 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 406,546 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 406,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 404,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 404,103 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 402,878 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot floor and rear valance corroded

offside rear drive shaft worn

sills corroded(outside perscribed area)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 402,866 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot floor and rear valance corroded

offside rear drive shaft joint worn

prop shaft cupling deteriorated

sills corroded (outside perscribed area)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 351,011 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 351,010 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering lock stop fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering lock stop fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A883 OVF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Brown with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A883 OVF, 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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A883 OVF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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