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BNZ 2882

1989 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,158 mi
Last recorded131,158 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz E138,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 2882
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 131,158 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 131,158 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 126,439 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 124,409 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 124,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front to rear fuel pipe badly damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2005 120,226 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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BNZ 2882 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BNZ 2882, 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

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What year was BNZ 2882 registered?

BNZ 2882 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 March 1989.

Is BNZ 2882 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 2882 shows 6 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.

Does BNZ 2882 have outstanding finance?

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