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C191 PCH

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,546 mi
Last recorded105,546 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC191 PCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 105,546 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2008 102,635 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 102,635 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 98,217 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 93,290 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 93,290 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 88,869 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 88,869 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

slight leak around steering pump

slight play in steering joints

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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C191 PCH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C191 PCH, 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 C191 PCH registered?

C191 PCH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C191 PCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C191 PCH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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