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C305 MFV

1986 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,685 mi
Last recorded113,685 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz E130,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC305 MFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2010 113,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 113,685 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 98,623 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 82,175 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 81,236 miles

ENGINE STARTING TO SMOKE QUITE BADLY

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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C305 MFV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C305 MFV, 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 C305 MFV registered?

C305 MFV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 April 1986.

Is C305 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C305 MFV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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