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C180 SJK

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,954 mi
Last recorded123,954 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC180 SJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 123,954 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 122,265 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 119,380 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 119,380 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 116,419 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 116,399 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 114,709 miles

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

both rear chassis lag rusty

both rear tyre wearing

Fail 15 Jan 2013 114,709 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear chassis lag rusty

both rear tyre wearing

Pass 4 Feb 2012 111,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust front pipes corroded & slightly blowing

offside & nearside front & rear upper coil spring housings corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2011 108,290 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 108,279 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 99,796 miles

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

diff damp

exhaust front pipe corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2008 92,507 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 92,446 miles

n/s rear tyre cut in side wall

Pass 19 Jun 2006 91,670 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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C180 SJK is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 130,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C180 SJK, 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 40 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 C180 SJK registered?

C180 SJK is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C180 SJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C180 SJK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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