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B748 HWV

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,993 mi
Last recorded133,993 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB748 HWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 133,993 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 133,987 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 131,462 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 131,392 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 124,116 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,941 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 116,936 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2016 116,514 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 116,031 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 115,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 115,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 114,599 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 114,172 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 114,078 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 113,381 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 112,844 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 112,448 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 111,786 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 111,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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B748 HWV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B748 HWV, 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 B748 HWV registered?

B748 HWV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 October 1984.

Is B748 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B748 HWV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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