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A900 UUV

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,807 mi
Last recorded179,807 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA900 UUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 179,807 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 179,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 177,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension pipes to levelling valve corroded slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2023 176,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 175,570 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 173,658 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 173,657 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind sub fram screw (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 173,655 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill marked on chawk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill marked on chawk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill marked on chawk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 171,796 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 170,155 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 167,546 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 167,546 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 167,256 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 166,553 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 166,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pump insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Front 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, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 163,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 162,204 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 162,204 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 159,771 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 159,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2010 157,158 miles

Oil leak

offside rear fog light not working

Pass 21 Apr 2009 154,553 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 154,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 152,357 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 152,355 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 148,578 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 145,306 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 145,302 miles

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

oil leak

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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A900 UUV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A900 UUV, 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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A900 UUV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 June 1984.

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