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B900 DNV

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

159,393 mi
Last recorded159,393 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB900 DNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 159,393 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 159,393 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 155,429 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 155,429 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 150,631 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 150,631 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 148,964 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 148,963 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 144,900 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 144,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 142,860 miles

Central Front surface rust under bonnet rubber

Offside Rear Surface rust below bumper

Pass 6 Dec 2018 142,710 miles

brakes slightly binding

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2016 142,563 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded in places

corrosion underside in places

rear brake pads low (border line pass

wipers deteriorated (border line pass

Pass 30 May 2014 141,990 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 140,438 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 140,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 138,913 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 138,169 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 138,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 137,372 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 135,907 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 133,105 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 133,105 miles

Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 130,976 miles

both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2006 130,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 130,734 miles

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

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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B900 DNV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 B900 DNV, 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 B900 DNV registered?

B900 DNV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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