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B54 JNV

1985 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

217,415 mi
Last recorded217,415 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz E131,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB54 JNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2013 217,415 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 210,578 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 207,054 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 206,660 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 206,275 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 201,905 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 199,716 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 198,853 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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B54 JNV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B54 JNV, 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 B54 JNV registered?

B54 JNV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 June 1985.

Is B54 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B54 JNV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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