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B187 XUB

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,389 mi
Last recorded96,389 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB187 XUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 96,389 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 96,256 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 96,256 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 95,874 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 95,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,076 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both side binding (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Hand brake shoes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 94,692 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 92,324 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 89,946 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 86,249 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 86,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 81,910 miles

hole and corrosion on nearside rear outer floor

Fail 17 Jul 2017 81,909 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

hole and corrosion on nearside rear outer floor

Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,643 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,867 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 70,794 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 65,465 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 64,907 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

near side rear outer tyre side wall deteriorated

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 20 May 2011 64,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R brake binding

Oil leak

Rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 12 May 2010 63,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

near side rear tyre wearing thin 2.mm

Pass 20 May 2009 62,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 62,825 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 62,024 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 61,028 miles

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

off side rear inner tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2007 60,979 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

off side rear inner tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2006 60,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

boot struts defective

front number plate damage

front tyres wearing thin

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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B187 XUB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B187 XUB, 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 B187 XUB registered?

B187 XUB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 June 1985.

Is B187 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B187 XUB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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