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C208 NGK

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,655 mi
Last recorded159,655 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC208 NGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 159,655 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 159,655 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 157,249 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 157,249 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 153,654 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to split.

both front metal brake pipes connecting to brake rubber flexys starting to corrode.

corrosion located next to n/s centre a piller.

slight exhaust gas leak from exhauast manifold.

slight play detected within n/s/f track rod inner ball joint.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 153,654 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

boot area not tested no key supplied.

both front lower arm bushes starting to split.

both front metal brake pipes connecting to brake rubber flexys starting to corrode.

brake fluid level low

corrosion located next to n/s centre a piller.

front brake pads low

o/s/f door handle sticky

slight exhaust gas leak from exhauast manifold.

slight movement located in all rear subframe mounting bushes

slight play detected within n/s/f track rod inner ball joint.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 149,071 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 149,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 143,029 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

handbrake long travel

n/s headlight damp inside

Fail 29 Mar 2006 143,029 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

handbrake long travel

n/s head light damp inside

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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C208 NGK is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C208 NGK, 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 C208 NGK registered?

C208 NGK is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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