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B138 TNE

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,432 mi
Last recorded167,432 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB138 TNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 167,432 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 164,952 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 161,761 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 158,093 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 156,870 miles

Nearside Front sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear sidewall perishing

Offside Rear sidewall perishing

Rear fuel pump/filter looks damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 155,308 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 155,303 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 153,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 152,339 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 152,339 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 150,216 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 147,598 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 147,598 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 144,765 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 142,053 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 142,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nsr tyre sidewall perishin through old age

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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B138 TNE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 136,026 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 B138 TNE, 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 42 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 B138 TNE registered?

B138 TNE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 December 1984.

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