MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,879 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sill cov ers fitted, cannot assess sill conditioon.
Battery insecure
Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sill cov ers fitted, cannot assess sill conditioon.
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B5 SBP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 138,723 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 B5 SBP, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of B5 SBP?
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What year was B5 SBP registered?
B5 SBP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 October 1989.
Is B5 SBP safe to buy?
The MOT history for B5 SBP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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