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B251 UFC

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,773 mi
Last recorded105,773 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB251 UFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 105,773 miles

Coolant leak

n/s bonnet hinge damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2008 105,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

n/s bonnet hinge damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2007 101,618 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 96,317 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 96,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pipes corrodeing

n/s/r tyre tread low

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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B251 UFC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B251 UFC, 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 B251 UFC registered?

B251 UFC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 August 1984.

Is B251 UFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B251 UFC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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