MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,448 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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has a hole corroded in n/s/f body structure but not within prescribed area of any mountings
overheated during test
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
has a hole corroded in n/s/f body structure but not within prescribed area of any mountings
overheated during test
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
near side rear chassis corroded.
corrosion to front of near side outer sill but not within 30 cms of any brake or steering and suspension components
off side front lower track arm slightly bent but not effecting steering
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
hydraulic unit of rear anti roll bar leaking oil
near side front outer sill section excessive corrosion but not within 30 cms of steering or brake components
off side front lower steering track arm slightly bent
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B97 VCX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B97 VCX, 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 B97 VCX registered?
B97 VCX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 December 1984.
Is B97 VCX safe to buy?
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