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B779 CAM

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,987 mi
Last recorded95,987 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB779 CAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 95,987 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2024 95,987 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure floor pan corroded around seat mount (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2023 93,258 miles

nearside front top mount mounting corroded /by inner wing

underside of car has some corrosion/floor plans corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 88,962 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 88,961 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 84,582 miles

Front and rear tyres perished and cracked

Nearside Rear Corrosion to rear of outer wheelarch

Offside Rear Corrosion to rear of inner and outer wheelarch

Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2009 78,045 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 77,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 77,684 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 77,380 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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B779 CAM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B779 CAM, 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 B779 CAM registered?

B779 CAM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 September 1984.

Is B779 CAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B779 CAM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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