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C264 RRC

1989 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,795 mi
Last recorded191,795 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz E138,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC264 RRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 191,795 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 176,855 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 176,842 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres have heavily perished sidewalls.

offside front floorpan heavily corroded.not yet structual or excessive.

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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C264 RRC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 138,723 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 C264 RRC, 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 37 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 C264 RRC registered?

C264 RRC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 February 1989.

Is C264 RRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C264 RRC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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