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B180 PLT

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,551 mi
Last recorded169,551 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB180 PLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 169,551 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 169,548 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 169,148 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 168,498 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres inner edge worn

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 168,230 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both CV gaiters nearside (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre wall showing cracks

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both CV gaiters offside (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre wall showing cracks

Pass 23 Jun 2016 168,068 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 167,913 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 166,635 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 165,167 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 161,659 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 159,950 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 158,617 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 158,617 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all rear driveshaft gaiters inner& outer deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2009 156,886 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 156,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 154,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 151,895 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 149,750 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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B180 PLT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B180 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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B180 PLT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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