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BCZ 6423

1988 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,824 mi
Last recorded174,824 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 6423
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 174,824 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 174,824 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 154,481 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 154,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2010 134,379 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 134,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 112,179 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 112,179 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) 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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BCZ 6423 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 136,819 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 BCZ 6423, 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 38 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 BCZ 6423 registered?

BCZ 6423 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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