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B415 CSU

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,566 mi
Last recorded191,566 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB415 CSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 191,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 191,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 185,169 miles

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

front and rear chassis in poor condition and rusty.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 178,299 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 178,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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B415 CSU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B415 CSU, 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 B415 CSU registered?

B415 CSU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 March 1985.

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