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B181 HUY

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

166,429 mi
Last recorded166,429 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB181 HUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 166,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 166,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 161,838 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 156,450 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 156,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 152,203 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 149,732 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 143,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 140,054 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 140,045 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 139,811 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 139,520 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 138,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering

uneven nsr tyre wear

Pass 21 Feb 2013 138,280 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 136,708 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 135,775 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 135,408 miles

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

front wipers split but clear screen ok

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 9 Feb 2009 132,382 miles

offside and nearside rear wheelarches have non critical corrosion present.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 131,391 miles

offside rear subframe prescribed area is corrosive but not perforated.

rear wheelarches are corrosive but not critical.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 130,434 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

early stages of corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

Pass 23 Feb 2006 129,588 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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B181 HUY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B181 HUY, 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 B181 HUY registered?

B181 HUY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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