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B17 DVS

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

154,388 mi
Last recorded154,388 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 DVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 154,388 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 151,783 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 150,984 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 150,335 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 147,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 146,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 144,984 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 143,605 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 141,615 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 139,880 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 6 Jan 2016 139,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 12 Nov 2015 139,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill and floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 138,278 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 138,273 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 133,476 miles

Coolant leak

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 133,476 miles

Coolant leak

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 123,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 121,753 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 121,255 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 119,779 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 118,208 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 115,796 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 113,517 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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B17 DVS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 B17 DVS, 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 B17 DVS registered?

B17 DVS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B17 DVS safe to buy?

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