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B186 RDY

1984 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,366 mi
Last recorded142,366 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB186 RDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 142,366 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 142,317 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 141,402 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 141,115 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 140,675 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel damaged

Rear Brake pipe damp but not leaking at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2020 140,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 140,244 miles

propshaft couplings deteriorated

slight play in steering linkages

Fail 19 Jun 2019 140,224 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 139,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 139,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 138,763 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 138,250 miles

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

balljoint dustcovers deteriorated

slight play in fornt suspension lower ball joints

Pass 12 Jun 2014 137,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 136,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 135,865 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 134,794 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 134,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 132,936 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 132,912 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wishbone has been repaired

Pass 13 May 2009 131,262 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 129,983 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 127,897 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 127,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/r subframe bush starting to split

o/s/r tyre tread low

slight play in steering idler

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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B186 RDY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B186 RDY, 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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B186 RDY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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