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B683 XYN

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,548 mi
Last recorded141,548 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB683 XYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 141,548 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 141,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering box.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 140,410 miles

front exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2006 139,434 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 139,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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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B683 XYN is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 136,026 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 B683 XYN, 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 42 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 B683 XYN registered?

B683 XYN is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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