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B952 AOB

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,330 mi
Last recorded162,330 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB952 AOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 162,330 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 162,281 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 161,772 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 161,760 miles

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective All the exhaust rubbers are split and about to break (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 161,718 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 160,890 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 160,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 158,874 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 153,239 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 155,282 miles

The main beam warning light dosent light up

Fail 1 Dec 2014 155,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

The main beam warning light dosent light up

Pass 2 Dec 2013 151,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 151,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 148,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 144,817 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 tyres slight cracking along tread

Pass 30 Nov 2010 143,935 miles

All tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 143,924 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 143,624 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 143,175 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 143,166 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

headlamp main beam indicator doesnt light up

offside front wiper split

Pass 30 Aug 2006 141,600 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 141,590 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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B952 AOB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B952 AOB, 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 B952 AOB registered?

B952 AOB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 September 1984.

Is B952 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B952 AOB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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