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B36 XJO

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

234,134 mi
Last recorded234,134 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB36 XJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2006 234,134 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 234,134 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside outer sills at front and rear corroding

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

nearside rear boot floor corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2005 224,851 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 224,851 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four jacking points on outer sills showing corrosion

nearside rear associated panel to chassis rail corroded in bottom of spare wheel holder

steering box showing wear

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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B36 XJO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B36 XJO, 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 B36 XJO registered?

B36 XJO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 February 1985.

Is B36 XJO safe to buy?

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