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A967 YOX

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

240,118 mi
Last recorded240,118 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA967 YOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 240,118 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 240,118 miles

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 240,105 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

bonnet release very stiff in operation

nearside inner washer jet blocked

rear diff leaking oil

slight exhaust blow from the front pipe (repaired with hose clips and tin)

all rear fuel pipes in a very poor condition

Pass 11 May 2007 233,472 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 233,397 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2006 225,825 miles

o/s/r inner sill and o/s/f rusting †sill ends rusting †

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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A967 YOX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A967 YOX, 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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A967 YOX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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