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B992 SFV

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,215 mi
Last recorded122,215 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB992 SFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 122,215 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2016 117,170 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,691 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 115,444 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 113,486 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 111,697 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 107,484 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2013 107,368 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 104,251 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 104,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 99,175 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 98,433 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 94,300 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 94,231 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 90,556 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 90,541 miles

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 84,113 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 84,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 77,787 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 77,771 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 77,716 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Off-side front tyre showing signs of perishing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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B992 SFV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 B992 SFV, 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 B992 SFV registered?

B992 SFV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B992 SFV safe to buy?

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