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B13 NAY

1988 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,526 mi
Last recorded161,526 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 NAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 161,526 miles

the car has been stood for some years and because of this the underneath is dry with surface rust

Pass 20 Oct 2008 160,092 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 156,029 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 156,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 152,658 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 148,222 miles

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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B13 NAY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B13 NAY, 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 B13 NAY registered?

B13 NAY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is B13 NAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 NAY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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