MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
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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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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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