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B11 NUR

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,581 mi
Last recorded138,581 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 NUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2012 138,581 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brakes slightly binding

vehicle has been fully undersealed before test

Pass 22 Mar 2012 138,581 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

vehicle has been fully undersealed before test

Pass 27 Jul 2005 138,012 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 138,012 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B11 NUR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B11 NUR, 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 B11 NUR registered?

B11 NUR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B11 NUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 NUR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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