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C205 THC

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,348 mi
Last recorded165,348 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC205 THC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 165,348 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 165,338 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 165,294 miles

nearside front suspension lower swivel joint dust cover deteriorating

offside front jacking point area corroding

offside rear suspension top front arm outer bush wearing

Pass 22 Oct 2015 165,243 miles

slightly low effort nearside parking brake

Pass 17 Oct 2014 165,210 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 165,209 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slightly low effort nearside parking brake

Pass 21 Oct 2013 164,950 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 164,692 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 164,692 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Fail 4 May 2012 164,676 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2011 163,716 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 163,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 158,799 miles

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

reasr brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 6 May 2009 153,397 miles

rear bulkhead brake pipes rusty

Pass 20 May 2008 146,664 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyre outer side walls cracking

Pass 10 May 2007 140,574 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 136,221 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 131,652 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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C205 THC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C205 THC, 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 C205 THC registered?

C205 THC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 May 1986.

Is C205 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C205 THC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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