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B12 OJS

1988 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,817 mi
Last recorded96,817 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 OJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 96,817 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 96,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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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B12 OJS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 136,819 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 B12 OJS, 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 38 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 B12 OJS registered?

B12 OJS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 August 1988.

Is B12 OJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 OJS shows 2 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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