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B541 JNT

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,096 mi
Last recorded213,096 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB541 JNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 213,096 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 210,103 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 243,315 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 243,315 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 221,684 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 221,684 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B541 JNT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B541 JNT, 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 B541 JNT registered?

B541 JNT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B541 JNT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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