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A955 LEL

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

123,310 mi
Last recorded123,310 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA955 LEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 123,310 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 121,482 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 117,821 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 117,768 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 115,916 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 115,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 107,274 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,257 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

power steering belt slightly perished

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear chassis rail around upper coil spring

under side of vehicle has been shutz

Fail 28 Mar 2018 100,257 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front number plate slightly damaged

power steering belt slightly perished

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear chassis rail around upper coil spring

under side of vehicle has been shutz

Pass 31 Oct 2016 100,246 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

offside rear reverse lamp inoperative

power steering belt slightly perished

slight movement in nearside + offside front steering idlers

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills

Fail 31 Oct 2016 100,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate slightly cracked

offside rear reverse lamp inoperative

power steering belt slightly perished

slight movement in nearside + offside front steering idlers

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills

Pass 5 Aug 2015 98,880 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside + offside rear wheel bearings slight movement

nearside front inner wheel arch surface corrosion

power steering belt slightly perished

rear drive shaft gaitors nearside + offside inner + outer slightly perished

slight movement in nearside + offside front steering idlers

surface corrosion to offside rear inner + outer sills in several places

surface corrosion to rear floors + rear chassis rails in several places

various exhaust bushes slightly perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,484 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside front inner wheel arch surface corrosion

power steering belt slightly perished

rear drive shaft gaitors inner + outer slightly perished

slight movement in nearside + offside front steering idlers

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill

surface corrosion to rear floors + rear chassis rails

various exhaust bushes slightly perished

Fail 29 May 2014 98,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside front inner wheel arch surface corrosion

power steering belt slightly perished

rear drive shaft gaitors inner + outer slightly perished

rear most propshaft rubber coupling slight movement + slightly perished

slight movement in nearside + offside front steering idlers

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion to battery tray

surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill

surface corrosion to rear exhaust system

surface corrosion to rear floors + rear chassis rails

various exhaust bushes slightly perished

Pass 22 May 2013 98,193 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside front inner wheel arch surface corrosion

power steering belt slightly perished

rear drive shaft gaitors inner + outer slightly perished

rear most propshaft rubber mount slighly worn + slightly perished

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion + minor leaks to rear exhaust system

surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill

surface corrosion to rear floors + rear chassis rails in several places

various exhaust bushes slightly perished

Fail 15 May 2013 98,193 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust system minor leaks

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside front inner wheel arch surface corrosion

power steering belt slightly perished

rear drive shaft gaitors inner + outer slightly perished

rear most propshaft rubber mount slighly worn + slightly perished

slight movement in rear link arms nearside + offside

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion + minor leaks to rear exhaust system

surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill

surface corrosion to rear floors + rear chassis rails in several places

various exhaust bushes slightly perished

Pass 15 May 2012 90,402 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 90,402 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 89,517 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 88,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipe under bonnett n/s starting to rust

Pass 24 May 2010 88,739 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipe under bonnett n/s starting to rust

Fail 28 May 2009 87,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 87,996 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 86,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

Fail 14 Apr 2008 86,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

small corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 10 Apr 2007 86,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 83,964 miles

Fair amount of brake imbalance, o/s low.

N/S/R tyre tread depth low on inner edge. †

Rear prop coupling poor.

Fail 28 Mar 2006 83,961 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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A955 LEL 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 60.7%.

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 A955 LEL, 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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A955 LEL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 March 1984.

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