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A99 UUL

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,354 mi
Last recorded137,354 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA99 UUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 137,354 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 137,354 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 132,643 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 131,068 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 130,446 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 130,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 130,427 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 130,397 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 130,377 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 130,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 130,328 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 130,319 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 130,303 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 130,078 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 129,996 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 129,994 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 129,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jan 2011 129,785 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jan 2010 129,640 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 128,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jan 2008 127,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jan 2007 127,758 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 127,023 miles

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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A99 UUL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A99 UUL, 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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A99 UUL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 February 1984.

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