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B991 VYX

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,328 mi
Last recorded169,328 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB991 VYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 169,328 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 166,119 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 166,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 160,413 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 160,413 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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B991 VYX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel 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 B991 VYX, 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 B991 VYX registered?

B991 VYX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B991 VYX safe to buy?

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