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BDZ 344

1989 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,154 mi
Last recorded121,154 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz E138,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDZ 344
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 121,154 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 121,045 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 116,771 miles

Corrosion on all fuel/brake pipes

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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BDZ 344 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 138,723 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 BDZ 344, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BDZ 344?

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What year was BDZ 344 registered?

BDZ 344 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is BDZ 344 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDZ 344 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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