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C229 SPA

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,816 mi
Last recorded154,816 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC229 SPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 154,816 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 154,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 151,613 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 151,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 144,750 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 144,750 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 143,259 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 143,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 138,249 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 138,249 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 135,311 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 135,311 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 132,676 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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C229 SPA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 C229 SPA, 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 C229 SPA registered?

C229 SPA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 January 1986.

Is C229 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C229 SPA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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