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BNZ 810

1988 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

136,061 mi
Last recorded136,061 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz E136,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 810
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 136,061 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 135,395 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 135,395 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 135,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor corrode two placews (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded

brake performances low

Pass 19 Jul 2023 135,116 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Various corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2023 135,116 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Various corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2022 135,106 miles

Nearside Front Floor holed under seat

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes are corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 135,095 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Floor hold under front seat

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 134,965 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 134,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2011 134,925 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal pulsating when applied - no abs warning lamp illuminated

fuel pipes at rear of vehicle are corroded

o/s/r tyre dot/date code = "1991" ! 11yrs old !

oil leaks

Fail 16 May 2011 134,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal pulsating when applied - no abs warning lamp illuminated

fuel pipes at rear of vehicle are corroded

o/s/r tyre dot/date code = "1991" ! 11yrs old !

oil leaks

Pass 27 May 2010 134,914 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 134,914 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 134,674 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

nsf and osf wings corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2008 134,580 miles

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

fuel lines front to back corroded

hydraulic suspension lines corroded front to rear

o/s/f and n/s/f wings corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2008 134,580 miles

Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

fuel lines front to back corroded

hydraulic suspension lines corroded front to rear

o/s/f and n/s/f wings corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2007 134,517 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel cap seal perished

nearside front driveshaft inner boot split

Pass 14 Mar 2006 134,141 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 134,135 miles

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

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 810 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BNZ 810, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 810 registered?

BNZ 810 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is BNZ 810 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 810 shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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