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A905 PKL

1984 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,461 mi
Last recorded145,461 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA905 PKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 145,461 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 145,031 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 145,029 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 144,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 143,949 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 139,056 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mount broken, system adequately supported

Fail 7 May 2019 139,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust mount broken, system adequately supported

Pass 24 May 2018 138,075 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 138,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 136,925 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underside wax oiled

Pass 26 Apr 2016 135,214 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 133,364 miles

brake pipes waxoyled

Pass 6 May 2014 131,166 miles

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 129,297 miles

exhaust getting corroded

underside getting corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 128,577 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 11 May 2011 128,916 miles

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

brake pipes wax oiled

Pass 26 Apr 2010 127,396 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 126,915 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 126,500 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 123,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2007 123,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 121,978 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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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A905 PKL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 A905 PKL, 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 A905 PKL registered?

A905 PKL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 June 1984.

Is A905 PKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A905 PKL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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