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B104 RJT

1985 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,567 mi
Last recorded189,567 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB104 RJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 189,567 miles

battery tray area starting to corrode

both front jacking points holed and corroded , just passable

both rear wheel archs corroding

both wiper blades starting to split

n/s rear door corroding

rear inner brake disc surfaces starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jul 2008 189,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

battery tray area starting to corrode

both front jacking points holed and corroded , just passable

both rear wheel archs corroding

both wiper blades starting to split

n/s rear door corroding

rear inner brake disc surfaces starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2007 186,519 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 182,761 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 177,289 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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B104 RJT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 131,937 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 B104 RJT, 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 41 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 B104 RJT registered?

B104 RJT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B104 RJT safe to buy?

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