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B143 XJA

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

111,709 mi
Last recorded111,709 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB143 XJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 111,709 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 109,329 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 106,635 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 106,201 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,076 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,567 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 104,978 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 103,727 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 103,521 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 102,692 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 97,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 97,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 88,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 78,234 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 71,727 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,941 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 70,941 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 70,122 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 68,184 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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B143 XJA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B143 XJA, 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 B143 XJA registered?

B143 XJA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 September 1984.

Is B143 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B143 XJA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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