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B31 HNT

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Brown Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,175 mi
Last recorded128,175 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB31 HNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 128,175 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 128,175 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 126,578 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 122,719 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2007 115,714 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 115,714 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 107,015 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 107,015 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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B31 HNT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Brown with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B31 HNT, 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 B31 HNT registered?

B31 HNT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B31 HNT safe to buy?

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