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C270 YRF

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,691 mi
Last recorded121,691 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC270 YRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 121,691 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion to underside

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 1,194 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2018 119,482 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel hose leaking at tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Secondary fluid suspension pipes corroded at rear height corrector

Pass 15 Nov 2016 119,480 miles

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

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

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 118,548 miles

washer controls worn

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting area in engine bay (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel lines corroded at rear

rear underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 118,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting area in engine bay (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel lines corroded at rear

rear underside of vehicle heavily corroded

washer controls worn

Pass 9 Jan 2014 109,009 miles

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 9 Jan 2014 109,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Jan 2013 105,328 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 104,871 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

different size tyres fitted across the front axle to those fitted across the rear xle

offside rear outer arch corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2011 104,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake imbalance readings- o/s/f 300, n/s/f 200

front bumper incomplete

offside rear outer arch corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 103,678 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 103,678 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 102,203 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Jun 2008 100,646 miles

22% imbalance on front service brakes

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 99,130 miles

Battery insecure

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

slight imbalance on front service brake 10%

Pass 28 Jun 2006 97,429 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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C270 YRF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C270 YRF, 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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C270 YRF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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