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B726 LRY

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,470 mi
Last recorded161,470 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB726 LRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 161,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 161,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 161,097 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 160,161 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2018 158,564 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 156,839 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust support rubber missing

Fail 31 Jan 2017 156,834 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust support rubber missing

Pass 15 Jan 2016 144,487 miles

both front coil springs modified - shortened

Fail 11 Jan 2016 144,350 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closure panel - as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under car sill/floor area - as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front coil springs modified - shortened

Pass 19 Jan 2015 136,952 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 136,180 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 130,082 miles

1 washer jet on n/s/f inop

Fail 26 Mar 2010 130,082 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1 washer jet on n/s/f inop

Pass 12 Mar 2009 116,807 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 113,903 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 109,876 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 107,583 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 107,495 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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B726 LRY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 B726 LRY, 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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B726 LRY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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