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B112 YYT

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,787 mi
Last recorded217,787 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB112 YYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2011 217,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 217,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 215,705 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked inner wall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 215,705 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked inner wall

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 214,787 miles

o/s headlight poor condition

Fail 13 Oct 2009 214,787 miles

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

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

o/s headlight poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2007 213,927 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 213,927 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 210,669 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 210,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlight poor condition

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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B112 YYT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B112 YYT, 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 B112 YYT registered?

B112 YYT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 June 1985.

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