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B317 MYJ

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,195 mi
Last recorded49,195 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB317 MYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 49,195 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 49,146 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

battery may beginning to be slightly insecure

off side front wheel bearing may beginning to show signs of slight roughness

Pass 26 Oct 2016 48,061 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 47,976 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,885 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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B317 MYJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B317 MYJ, 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 B317 MYJ registered?

B317 MYJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B317 MYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B317 MYJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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