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C234 LJV

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,704 mi
Last recorded156,704 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC234 LJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2013 156,704 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

advanced corrosion in near side rear wheel arch within perscribed area

off side front and rear brakes binding slightly

near side front tyre split in tread and walls but not showing cords and worn on outer edge

off side front tyre damaged on outer wall split in tread and walls but not showing cords and worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2012 156,604 miles

advanced corrosion in both inner and outer sills and floors

advanced corrosion in both rear wheel arches

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on edges low on tread and split but not showing cords

complete exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 156,601 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advanced corrosion in both inner and outer sills and floors

advanced corrosion in both rear wheel arches

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on edges low on tread and split but not showing cords

complete exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 155,991 miles

both front tyres split in tread and worn on outer edges

near side rear tyre splitting in tread

Fail 17 Nov 2010 155,438 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 155,438 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 154,904 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 154,610 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 152,617 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 150,306 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 148,521 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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C234 LJV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C234 LJV, 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 C234 LJV registered?

C234 LJV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 June 1986.

Is C234 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C234 LJV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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