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B836 YEG

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,423 mi
Last recorded36,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB836 YEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 36,423 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 36,017 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 34,753 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 33,771 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 32,735 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 32,352 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 32,352 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 31,385 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 31,067 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 30,934 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 30,933 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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B836 YEG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B836 YEG, 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 B836 YEG registered?

B836 YEG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 October 1984.

Is B836 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B836 YEG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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