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C274 TJM

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,427 mi
Last recorded96,427 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC274 TJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 96,427 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion on all discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Ignition barrel missing.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Minor damage. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure.

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills not checked sill covers fitted.

Rear Seat missing.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 96,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion on all discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Ignition barrel missing.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Minor damage. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure.

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills not checked sill covers fitted.

Rear Seat missing.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 95,972 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor corrosion on all discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Ignition barrel missing.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat missing.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 94,586 miles

Exhaust has been repaired at centre joint

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 94,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has been repaired at centre joint

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced nearside headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 87,665 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 86,952 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 86,634 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 86,578 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 86,311 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 86,234 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 86,108 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 85,868 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 85,613 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

uneven front tyre wear ,tracking advised

Pass 17 May 2007 84,909 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 84,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 May 2006 84,090 miles

strong petrol smell from under bonnett

Pass 25 May 2005 83,514 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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C274 TJM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C274 TJM, 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 C274 TJM registered?

C274 TJM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 April 1986.

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