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B34 HNT

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,297 mi
Last recorded76,297 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB34 HNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 76,297 miles

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

rear bodywork has corrosion

slight play in n/s front ball joint

Fail 19 Aug 2009 76,297 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear bodywork has corrosion

slight play in n/s front ball joint

Pass 30 Apr 2008 74,820 miles

All 4 tyres on legal limit recommend immediate replacement

Bodywork extensively corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,750 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 72,750 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2006 71,967 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,955 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 71,950 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 71,921 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B34 HNT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B34 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 B34 HNT registered?

B34 HNT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 May 1985.

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