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B172 PLT

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,217 mi
Last recorded219,217 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB172 PLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 219,217 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 219,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 211,032 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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B172 PLT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B172 PLT, 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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How do I check the history of B172 PLT?

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What year was B172 PLT registered?

B172 PLT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is B172 PLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B172 PLT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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