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B121 YYT

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,456 mi
Last recorded131,456 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB121 YYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 131,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 130,313 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Body corroded underneath (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Both side brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 130,027 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 128,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

floor to sill corroded near side chassis corroded off side near side

Fail 11 Jul 2016 128,288 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.1.9)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

floor to sill corroded near side chassis corroded off side near side

Pass 7 Jul 2015 126,831 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 125,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 123,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 122,129 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 120,879 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 120,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 119,360 miles

o/s/f track rod end boot split

rear exhaust box blowing slightly

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 119,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f track rod end boot split

rear exhaust box blowing slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2009 117,545 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 117,544 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f rubber boot missing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 116,495 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 116,495 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 116,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 116,461 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Surface corrosion on varoius underbody panels / suspension arms.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 116,163 miles

sl1ght play at steering wheel

slight play in steering idler

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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B121 YYT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B121 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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B121 YYT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 June 1985.

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