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B7 MVP

1988 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,292 mi
Last recorded153,292 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2005
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 MVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2005 153,292 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 153,292 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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B7 MVP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 136,819 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 B7 MVP, 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 38 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 B7 MVP registered?

B7 MVP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is B7 MVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 MVP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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