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B458 PEC

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,929 mi
Last recorded183,929 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB458 PEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 183,929 miles
Fail 10 May 2013

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 183,908 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear anti roll bar mount corroded to offside inner bush

Pass 16 Apr 2012 180,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 180,036 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 174,860 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 174,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 171,352 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 168,772 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 165,951 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 162,129 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 156,564 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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B458 PEC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B458 PEC, 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 B458 PEC registered?

B458 PEC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B458 PEC safe to buy?

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