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B1 AKB

1989 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,428 mi
Last recorded35,428 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz E138,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 AKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 35,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both from the ferrel to above the diff (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe assembly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 34,075 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 33,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 33,880 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 33,114 miles

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

Nearside front to rear metal fuel pipe is corroding

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 33,112 miles

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking compensator valve joint (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front to rear metal fuel pipe is corroding

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,500 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 32,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 31,710 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake hoses perishing

front brake pipes corroded

n/s bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/r handbrake effort lower than n/s/r

slight play in streering joints

Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,184 miles

front shock absorber dust covers adrift

metal brake pipes rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,510 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,609 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 27,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,061 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 24,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,944 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,296 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 9,207 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 4,614 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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B1 AKB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 138,723 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 B1 AKB, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B1 AKB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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