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B981 LLP

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,728 mi
Last recorded42,728 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB981 LLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 42,728 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 42,717 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,619 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,479 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,378 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Front tyres cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2015 42,271 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,048 miles

All 4 tyre perishing on outer sidewall and outer shoulder

Fail 12 Sep 2014 42,048 miles

All 4 tyre perishing on outer sidewall and outer shoulder

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,791 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,490 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,263 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel hoses at rear starting to perish

slight binding on both front wheels

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,117 miles

slight binding to both front wheels

slight pitting to front brake discs (brake check recomended)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,948 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight binding on both front wheels (brake check recomended)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,821 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,462 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,034 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 39,706 miles

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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B981 LLP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B981 LLP, 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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B981 LLP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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